Northern Emerald Dragonfly vs Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern Emerald Dragonfly | Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Somatochlora arctica | Habroscelimorpha dorsalis dorsalis |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Corduliidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 48-55 mm body length | 1-1.4 cm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Northern Europe, Asia | United States |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Endangered |
Northern Emerald Dragonfly
A rare dragonfly of northern bogs and moorland pools. Has brilliant emerald-green eyes and a bronzy-green body. One of the most northerly-ranging dragonfly species.
Did You Know?
One of the few dragonfly species adapted to breed in acidic bog pools with very low nutrient levels.
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.