Calico Pennant vs Meadow Quedius
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Calico Pennant | Meadow Quedius |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Celithemis elisa | Quedius curtipennis |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 28-37mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Calico Pennant
A small dragonfly with triangular red or yellow wing spots creating a calico pattern. Males have red body and wing markings while females have yellow. It perches delicately on vegetation tips.
Did You Know?
Its patterned wings inspired its 'calico' name, resembling the printed cotton fabric of the same name.
Meadow Quedius
A common rove beetle of grasslands and meadows with shortened wing cases exposing the flexible abdomen. Found in grass tussocks and at the base of vegetation.
Did You Know?
Despite having short wing cases, it can still fly by unfolding long membranous hindwings stored beneath them.