Golden-Ringed Dragonfly vs African Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden-Ringed Dragonfly | African Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordulegaster boltonii | Manticora latipennis |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cordulegastridae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 76-84 mm wingspan | 40-65 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Southern Africa (Namibia, South Africa, Botswana) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Golden-Ringed Dragonfly
The longest dragonfly in Britain, adorned with bold black and yellow rings along its body. Females have a conspicuous ovipositor used to inject eggs into stream beds.
Did You Know?
The larvae of golden-ringed dragonflies live buried in stream sediment for up to five years before emerging as adults, ambushing prey from their sandy hideouts.
African Tiger Beetle
The world's largest tiger beetle, a fierce predator with massive jaws. It is flightless and hunts on the ground at night.
Did You Know?
Despite being flightless, it can sprint across sand at speeds that would be equivalent to a human running over 300 km/h.