Large Bloody-nosed Beetle vs Red-eyed Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Bloody-nosed Beetle | Red-eyed Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Timarcha goettingensis | Erythromma najas |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 8-13 mm | 30-36 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central and Western Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Bloody-nosed Beetle
A somewhat smaller relative of Timarcha tenebricosa, with a similarly rounded, convex, black body and fused wing cases. It shares the characteristic reflex bleeding behavior of its genus.
Did You Know?
Adults are entirely flightless because their hind wings have been completely reduced and their elytra are fused together.
Red-eyed Damselfly
A stocky blue damselfly with distinctive dark red eyes. It spends most of its time perched on floating lily pads rather than bankside vegetation.
Did You Know?
It is almost always found sitting on lily pads far from shore, unlike most damselflies.