Broad Scarlet vs Tooth Cave Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad Scarlet | Tooth Cave Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crocothemis servilia | Rhadine persephone |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 38-45mm | 0.5-0.7 cm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Caves |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Asia, Oceania | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Broad Scarlet
A robust dragonfly where males are brilliant scarlet-red with a broad flattened abdomen. Females are olive-brown. It is one of the most common dragonflies across tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
It is one of the first dragonflies to colonize new water bodies, sometimes arriving within days of a pond being dug.
Tooth Cave Ground Beetle
A tiny eyeless ground beetle found only in a few limestone caves near Austin, Texas. It is a specialized predator of other cave invertebrates.
Did You Know?
It is completely blind and has never been found outside of the total darkness of cave systems.