Red Tiger Beetle vs Southern Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Tiger Beetle | Southern Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pogonostoma chalybaeum | Coenagrion mercuriale |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 27-31 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Meadows |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Red Tiger Beetle
A medium-sized tiger beetle with a deep steely blue body and reddish reflections. It has large prominent eyes and long, curved mandibles for seizing prey.
Did You Know?
Tiger beetles run so fast relative to their body size that they temporarily go blind during chases and must stop repeatedly to relocate their prey.
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.