Columbia Tiger Beetle vs Azure Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Columbia Tiger Beetle | Azure Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela columbica | Coenagrion puella |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 1-1.5 cm | 33-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | United States | Europe |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Columbia Tiger Beetle
A rare tiger beetle known from sandy riverbanks in the Pacific Northwest. It is an agile predator that chases down small insects on sand.
Did You Know?
Tiger beetles are among the fastest insects relative to body size, running so fast they temporarily go blind.
Azure Damselfly
A delicate bright blue and black damselfly and one of the most abundant damselfly species in Europe. Males display a U-shaped mark on the second abdominal segment.
Did You Know?
Mating pairs fly in tandem with the male gripping the female behind the head, forming a distinctive heart-shaped wheel during copulation.