Paddle-tailed Darner vs Cream-Streaked Ladybird
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Paddle-tailed Darner | Cream-Streaked Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeshna palmata | Harmonia quadripunctata |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 65-75 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Paddle-tailed Darner
A large, boldly marked darner of western North America with distinctive paddle-shaped cerci. Males have bright blue and green abdominal spots.
Did You Know?
Its uniquely flattened, paddle-shaped cerci are unlike those of any other North American darner.
Cream-Streaked Ladybird
A European ladybird associated primarily with conifer trees. It has cream or pale yellow elytra with variable dark markings.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few ladybirds that preferentially inhabits the canopy of coniferous trees.