Cream-Streaked Ladybird vs Desert Threadtail Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cream-Streaked Ladybird | Desert Threadtail Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Harmonia quadripunctata | Protoneuridae sp. |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Cream-Streaked Ladybird
A European ladybird associated primarily with conifer trees. It has cream or pale yellow elytra with variable dark markings.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few ladybirds that preferentially inhabits the canopy of coniferous trees.
Desert Threadtail Damselfly
A tiny, thread-thin damselfly found near desert springs and oases. It has one of the most restricted habitats of any dragonfly, depending on permanent desert water.
Did You Know?
Some desert threadtails exist in populations of fewer than 100 individuals at a single spring.