Desert Tiger Beetle vs Banded Demoiselle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Tiger Beetle | Banded Demoiselle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela hemorrhagica | Calopteryx splendens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 45-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Desert Tiger Beetle
A bright red and green tiger beetle that hunts along the edges of desert streams and alkaline flats. It is an extremely fast runner relative to its body size.
Did You Know?
It runs so fast that its eyes cannot process images quickly enough, forcing it to stop and re-aim at prey.
Banded Demoiselle
A striking damselfly with metallic blue-green body and distinctive dark wing patches in males. It frequents slow-flowing rivers and streams across Europe.
Did You Know?
Males perform an elaborate fluttering courtship display flight, hovering in front of females to show off their iridescent wing patches.