Green-striped Darner vs Hubricht's Cave Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green-striped Darner | Hubricht's Cave Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeshna verticalis | Pseudanophthalmus hubrichti |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 63-72 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Green-striped Darner
A large darner of eastern North America with prominent green thoracic stripes. It flies late in the season and is often seen patrolling woodland edges.
Did You Know?
It is one of the latest-flying darners in eastern North America, active into late October.
Hubricht's Cave Beetle
A small eyeless cave beetle endemic to caves in West Virginia. It belongs to the most species-rich genus of cave beetles in North America.
Did You Know?
The genus Pseudanophthalmus contains over 150 described species, all restricted to caves.