Insignia Goldenring vs Long-horned Ant-loving Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Insignia Goldenring | Long-horned Ant-loving Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordulegaster insignis | Claviger longicornis |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cordulegastridae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 75-85 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia, Europe | Central and Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Insignia Goldenring
A large goldenring dragonfly of Turkey and the Near East with bold yellow markings. It patrols mountain streams in the eastern Mediterranean region.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most impressive dragonflies of the eastern Mediterranean, yet remains poorly studied.
Long-horned Ant-loving Beetle
A minute, blind pselaphine rove beetle with elongate antennae relative to its body size. Like its congeners, it is an obligate myrmecophile entirely dependent on host ants for nutrition.
Did You Know?
The elongate antennae of this blind beetle serve as its primary sensory organs for navigating the total darkness of its underground ant-nest home.