Patterned Tumbling Flower Beetle vs Southern Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Patterned Tumbling Flower Beetle | Southern Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mordella fasciata | Coenagrion mercuriale |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Mordellidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 27-31 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Meadows |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Patterned Tumbling Flower Beetle
A small black beetle with distinctive pale zigzag bands formed by pale pubescence on the elytra. It visits a wide range of flowers in European meadows.
Did You Know?
The genus Mordella contains over 500 described species, making it one of the most species-rich beetle genera.
Southern Damselfly
A rare and declining European damselfly with a mercury-symbol-shaped mark on segment two. It is restricted to base-rich shallow streams and water meadows.
Did You Know?
It is named for the mercury-symbol-shaped black marking on the second segment of the male's abdomen.