Canary Islands Tiger Beetle vs Black-winged Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary Islands Tiger Beetle | Black-winged Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela lunulata | Calopteryx atrata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 55-68mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Canary Islands | Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Canary Islands Tiger Beetle
A fast-running predatory beetle found on the Canary Islands with metallic green coloring. It hunts on open sandy and volcanic ground.
Did You Know?
It can run so fast relative to its size that it temporarily goes blind and must stop to relocate its prey.
Black-winged Damselfly
A large damselfly where males have entirely black iridescent wings with a metallic blue-green body. Females have dark smoky-brown wings. It inhabits clean streams in East Asia.
Did You Know?
In Japan it is called 'haguro-tonbo' (black-winged dragonfly) and is considered a symbol of good fortune.