East Asian Pheropsophus Bombardier vs Scarlet Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | East Asian Pheropsophus Bombardier | Scarlet Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pheropsophus jessoensis | Crocothemis erythraea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Carabidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 52-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, eastern China, Russian Far East | Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
East Asian Pheropsophus Bombardier
A large Asian bombardier beetle with an orange head and pronotum and dark blue-black elytra. It is the largest bombardier beetle in Japan and produces powerful chemical sprays.
Did You Know?
It can spray its boiling chemical defense up to 20 centimeters with a popping sound audible from several meters away, and can fire repeatedly up to 20 times before depleting its reserves.
Scarlet Skimmer
A medium-sized dragonfly where males are entirely vivid scarlet red, including the veins of the wings. It is one of the most recognizable dragonflies in the Old World.
Did You Know?
The scarlet skimmer has been expanding rapidly into northern Europe, establishing breeding populations in countries where it was previously unknown.