Hine's Emerald Dragonfly vs Dark Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hine's Emerald Dragonfly | Dark Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Somatochlora hineana | Tachyporus nitidulus |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Corduliidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 5-6 cm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | United States | Europe, Siberia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Hine's Emerald Dragonfly
A brilliant green-eyed emerald dragonfly found in calcareous spring-fed wetlands. It is one of the most endangered dragonflies in North America.
Did You Know?
Its larvae take two to four years to develop in the cold, mineral-rich groundwater of fens.
Dark Rove Beetle
A small, shiny dark brown rove beetle with a characteristic boat-shaped body. It is incredibly numerous in northern European farmland, where it is considered a key beneficial predator.
Did You Know?
Pitfall trap studies have shown this to be one of the three most abundant beetle species in British agricultural landscapes.