Reunion Riverjack vs Alpine Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Reunion Riverjack | Alpine Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zygonyx elisabethae | Ocypus alpestris |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 5-7 cm | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Reunion | Alps, Central European mountains |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Reunion Riverjack
A large dragonfly endemic to the island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean. It patrols waterfalls and fast-flowing mountain streams.
Did You Know?
Deforestation and damming of Reunion's rivers have severely reduced its available breeding habitat.
Alpine Rove Beetle
A large, black rove beetle of high-altitude meadows and forest edges. It is a fast-running predator of insects and larvae.
Did You Know?
It raises its flexible abdomen like a scorpion when threatened, though it has no stinger.