Canada Darner vs Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canada Darner | Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeshna canadensis | Pseudanophthalmus montanus |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 62-72 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Canada Darner
A common large darner of northeastern North America with blue and green markings. Its notched thoracic stripes help distinguish it from similar species.
Did You Know?
Its thoracic side stripes have a distinctive notch that separates it from the very similar Lake Darner.
Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle
A cave-obligate beetle from the Dry Fork Valley region of West Virginia. Like all members of its genus, it is completely eyeless.
Did You Know?
It can only survive in the constant-temperature deep zones of caves.