Red-Headed Cardinal Beetle vs Azure Damselfly of Azores
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-Headed Cardinal Beetle | Azure Damselfly of Azores |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrochroa serraticornis | Ischnura hastata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Pyrochroidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 2.5-3 cm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Portugal |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Red-Headed Cardinal Beetle
A vivid red beetle with serrated antennae found on flowers and under bark. Larvae are predatory and live beneath the bark of dead trees.
Did You Know?
Unlike most beetles, the bright red color is not a warning of toxicity but may mimic toxic species.
Azure Damselfly of Azores
On the Azores, this species has evolved the only known all-female population of any odonate. These females reproduce through parthenogenesis.
Did You Know?
The Azores population is entirely female and reproduces without mating, a phenomenon unique among dragonflies and damselflies.