Eight-spotted Tiger Beetle vs Graphic Flutterer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eight-spotted Tiger Beetle | Graphic Flutterer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela octogramma | Rhyothemis graphiptera |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | Body 3-4 cm; wingspan 6-7 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Nepal, Bhutan) | Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eight-spotted Tiger Beetle
A dark bronze tiger beetle bearing eight distinct pale spots on its elytra. It is a fast-moving predator found on exposed earth and gravel paths in hilly terrain.
Did You Know?
The larvae of this species dig vertical burrows in soil and ambush passing prey from the entrance.
Graphic Flutterer
A stunning dragonfly with dark patterned wings that give it a butterfly-like appearance in flight. It flies with a distinctive slow, fluttering motion over tropical wetlands.
Did You Know?
Its slow, fluttery flight is thought to mimic distasteful butterfly species as a form of protective mimicry.