Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle vs Wandering Glider
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle | Wandering Glider |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Habroscelimorpha dorsalis dorsalis | Pantala hymenaea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 1-1.4 cm | 46-52mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | United States | North America, South America, Asia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle
A tiger beetle of Atlantic coast beaches from New England to Virginia. It nests in sandy beach habitat that is increasingly disturbed by human recreation.
Did You Know?
Beach-nesting tiger beetles time their larval emergence to avoid high tides and storm surges.
Wandering Glider
A medium-sized dragonfly with broad hindwings and a yellowish body. It spends almost its entire life on the wing, rarely perching. It breeds in temporary rain pools.
Did You Know?
It can develop from egg to adult in as little as 38 days, one of the fastest development times of any dragonfly.