Columbia Tiger Beetle vs Blue Dasher
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Columbia Tiger Beetle | Blue Dasher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela columbica | Pachydiplax longipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 1-1.5 cm | 52-58 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | United States | North America, Central America |
| 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.
Blue Dasher
A medium-sized dragonfly with a powdery blue abdomen and metallic green eyes in males. It is one of the most common dragonflies in North America.
Did You Know?
Blue dashers adopt a distinctive obelisk posture in hot weather, pointing their abdomen straight up at the sun to minimize heat absorption.