Flame Skimmer vs Sloane's Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flame Skimmer | Sloane's Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libellula saturata | Pseudotetracha sloaneae |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 65-72 mm wingspan | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Flame Skimmer
A brilliantly red-orange dragonfly found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Males are unmistakable with their entirely flame-colored body and wings.
Did You Know?
Flame skimmers are frequently attracted to swimming pools and hot tubs, which they mistake for warm natural springs ideal for breeding.
Sloane's Tiger Beetle
A rare nocturnal tiger beetle endemic to inland salt lakes of southern Australia. It has unusually large eyes and long legs adapted for hunting on saline lake shores at night.
Did You Know?
Pseudotetracha tiger beetles are exclusively Australian and represent some of the most ancient lineages of tiger beetles.