Delta Green Ground Beetle vs Twelve-Spotted Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Delta Green Ground Beetle | Twelve-Spotted Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Elaphrus viridis | Libellula pulchella |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Carabidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 0.6-0.8 cm | 65-75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | United States | North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Delta Green Ground Beetle
A small metallic green ground beetle found only near vernal pools in Solano County, California. It is threatened by urban development and habitat loss.
Did You Know?
It is one of the rarest beetles in North America, known from fewer than five locations.
Twelve-Spotted Skimmer
A showy dragonfly with three dark spots on each wing, totaling twelve. Mature males develop additional white spots between the dark ones.
Did You Know?
Despite the name twelve-spotted, mature males actually have 24 wing markings when the white pruinose spots are included.