Coppery Chlaenius vs Owlfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coppery Chlaenius | Owlfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlaenius cumatilis | Libelloides coccajus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Ascalaphidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 25-30 mm body, 50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Meadows |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, China, Russian Far East | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Coppery Chlaenius
A medium-sized ground beetle with brilliant metallic blue-green coloring and fine pubescence covering its elytra. It is found near water in East Asia and is a striking member of its genus.
Did You Know?
The genus Chlaenius is one of the most diverse among ground beetles, with over 1,000 species worldwide, many of which have brilliant metallic coloring.
Owlfly
Dragonfly-like neuropterans with large eyes and clubbed antennae. Fast aerial predators that catch prey in flight. Often found in Mediterranean meadows at dusk.
Did You Know?
Owlflies look like a hybrid between a dragonfly and a butterfly — they have large dragonfly-like eyes with striking clubbed antennae found nowhere else in the insect world.