Brazilian Meinertellid vs Insignia Goldenring
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Meinertellid | Insignia Goldenring |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Machilinus rupestris | Cordulegaster insignis |
| Order | Archaeognatha | Odonata |
| Family | Meinertellidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 75-85 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Mediterranean Europe | Asia, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brazilian Meinertellid
A bristletail found in rocky habitats in the Mediterranean. It is smaller than most machilids and frequents dry, warm environments.
Did You Know?
It is adapted to much drier habitats than most other bristletail species.
Insignia Goldenring
A large goldenring dragonfly of Turkey and the Near East with bold yellow markings. It patrols mountain streams in the eastern Mediterranean region.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most impressive dragonflies of the eastern Mediterranean, yet remains poorly studied.