Greenland Ground Beetle vs Swamp Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greenland Ground Beetle | Swamp Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Patrobus septentrionis | Austroaeschna parvistigma |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Carabidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | Body 5-6 cm; wingspan 7-8 cm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Greenland, Arctic Canada | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Greenland Ground Beetle
A dark brown to black ground beetle with long legs and a narrowly oval body. It is common under stones and moss in damp habitats across the subarctic. Adults are fast-running nocturnal predators.
Did You Know?
Despite its common name, this beetle is one of only a handful of beetle species that can survive in Greenland's harsh climate.
Swamp Darner
A medium-sized brown and blue darner dragonfly found along shaded creeks in southeastern Australia. It has small stigmata on the wings, giving it its scientific name.
Did You Know?
Males patrol low along creeks in deep shade, a behavior unusual among dragonflies that typically prefer sun.