Blue Dasher vs Puritan Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Dasher | Puritan Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachydiplax longipennis | Cicindela puritana |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 52-58 mm wingspan | 11-14mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Central America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Blue Dasher
A medium-sized dragonfly with a powdery blue abdomen and metallic green eyes in males. It is one of the most common dragonflies in North America.
Did You Know?
Blue dashers adopt a distinctive obelisk posture in hot weather, pointing their abdomen straight up at the sun to minimize heat absorption.
Puritan Tiger Beetle
A bronze-green tiger beetle with white markings found only on sandy riverbanks and beaches. It is one of the rarest insects in North America.
Did You Know?
It exists in only two known populations in Massachusetts and Connecticut making it a focus of intense conservation efforts.