Paroster Subterranean Beetle vs Insignia Goldenring
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Paroster Subterranean Beetle | Insignia Goldenring |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paroster macrosturtensis | Cordulegaster insignis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 75-85 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia | Asia, Europe |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Paroster Subterranean Beetle
A blind subterranean diving beetle from groundwater calcretes in the Western Australian arid zone. It is completely depigmented and lacks functional eyes.
Did You Know?
Multiple species of subterranean Paroster have evolved independently in isolated aquifers.
Insignia Goldenring
A large goldenring dragonfly of Turkey and the Near East with bold yellow markings. It patrols mountain streams in the eastern Mediterranean region.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most impressive dragonflies of the eastern Mediterranean, yet remains poorly studied.