Large Red Damselfly vs Cliff Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Red Damselfly | Cliff Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrrhosoma nymphula | Cicindela germanica |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 33-36 mm wingspan | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, from Britain to Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Large Red Damselfly
One of the first damselflies to emerge each spring in Europe, with a distinctive bright red body and black legs. It is commonly found at garden ponds.
Did You Know?
Large red damselflies are among the earliest odonates to emerge in spring, often appearing as early as April when few other species are flying.
Cliff Tiger Beetle
A small, dark green tiger beetle with faint pale markings found on exposed clay and chalk slopes. It has declined severely across its European range due to habitat loss.
Did You Know?
In Britain, it is among the rarest beetles, known from only a handful of exposed cliff sites in Wales and the English Midlands.