Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetle vs Canada Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetle | Canada Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetracha carolina | Aeshna canadensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 16-21 mm | 62-72 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeastern United States from Texas to the Carolinas | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetle
A large nocturnal tiger beetle with dark metallic green elytra and a bright green thorax. It is most active on warm summer nights and is attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
Unlike most tiger beetles, it is primarily nocturnal and hunts by moonlight rather than sunlight.
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.