Horned Clubtail vs Alpine Carabus
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horned Clubtail | Alpine Carabus |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arigomphus cornutus | Carabus alpestris |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Gomphidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 45-55mm | 18-26 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Meadows |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Alps, Carpathians |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Horned Clubtail
A medium-sized clubtail dragonfly with small horn-like projections on the top of the head. Its body is yellow-green with brown markings. It breeds in clear ponds and lakes.
Did You Know?
The tiny horns on its head are unique among North American clubtails and are used for species identification.
Alpine Carabus
A metallic green or bronze ground beetle of high alpine meadows. It is a nocturnal predator of slugs and soft-bodied invertebrates.
Did You Know?
Its metallic coloration varies significantly between isolated mountain populations.