Indian Tiger Beetle vs Bog Hawker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Tiger Beetle | Bog Hawker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela aurulenta | Aeshna subarctica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 62-70 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal) | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Indian Tiger Beetle
A brilliantly metallic green tiger beetle with coppery-red margins on the elytra. It is an agile predator that runs swiftly across open ground to capture small invertebrates with its powerful mandibles.
Did You Know?
Tiger beetles are among the fastest running insects relative to body size, capable of running so fast they temporarily go blind and must stop to re-orient.
Bog Hawker
A rare hawker dragonfly restricted to acidic Sphagnum bogs in northern regions.
Did You Know?
Its larvae develop in cold acidic bog pools over two to three years.