Hine's Emerald Dragonfly vs Icelandic Water Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hine's Emerald Dragonfly | Icelandic Water Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Somatochlora hineana | Agabus bipustulatus |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Corduliidae | Dytiscidae |
| Size | 5-6 cm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | United States | Iceland, Scandinavia, northern Russia, subarctic Europe, Arctic Canada |
| 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.
Icelandic Water Beetle
A medium-sized, oval, dark brown diving beetle found in cold ponds and lakes. It carries a silvery air bubble under its elytra for breathing underwater. Adults are strong fliers and can colonize isolated Arctic ponds.
Did You Know?
This beetle is one of the most widespread diving beetles in the Arctic and can fly long distances to colonize new ponds created by permafrost thaw.