Ohlone Tiger Beetle vs Hine's Emerald Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ohlone Tiger Beetle | Hine's Emerald Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela ohlone | Somatochlora hineana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Carabidae | Corduliidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 5-6 cm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Santa Cruz County, California, United States | United States |
| Conservation | Endangered | Endangered |
Ohlone Tiger Beetle
One of the rarest tiger beetles in North America, known from only a handful of coastal terrace grassland sites near Santa Cruz, California. It has greenish-bronze elytra with thin white markings.
Did You Know?
Described as recently as 1993, it is found on fewer than 10 sites totaling less than 50 acres, making it one of the most geographically restricted insects in North America.
Hine's Emerald Dragonfly
A brilliant green-eyed emerald dragonfly found in calcareous spring-fed wetlands. It is one of the most endangered dragonflies in North America.
Did You Know?
Its larvae take two to four years to develop in the cold, mineral-rich groundwater of fens.