Common Green Darner vs Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Green Darner | Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anax junius | Cicindela albissima |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 68-80 mm wingspan | 11-13 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Kane County, Utah, United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Common Green Darner
A large migratory dragonfly with a green thorax and blue abdomen found across North America. It undertakes multigenerational migrations spanning thousands of kilometers.
Did You Know?
Green darners migrate in swarms of millions from Canada to Mexico each autumn, with the return journey completed by their offspring the following spring.
Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle
A nearly white tiger beetle perfectly camouflaged against the pink-white sand dunes of its sole habitat in southern Utah. It is one of the most narrowly endemic tiger beetles in the world.
Did You Know?
Its entire world population occupies about 365 acres of sand dunes in Utah, and off-road vehicle recreation in the dunes is the primary threat to its survival.