Festive Tiger Beetle vs Common Clubtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Festive Tiger Beetle | Common Clubtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela scutellaris | Gomphus vulgatissimus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 10-14mm | 50-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Festive Tiger Beetle
A small brilliantly colored tiger beetle varying from deep purple to bright green depending on the subspecies. It runs at incredible speeds on sandy soils.
Did You Know?
Different populations display different metallic colors from purple to green to red based on their geographic location.
Common Clubtail
A medium-sized dragonfly with a club-shaped abdomen tip and distinctive yellow and black markings. It emerges en masse from rivers in late spring.
Did You Know?
Unlike most dragonflies, clubtails frequently perch on the ground or on flat surfaces rather than hanging from vegetation.