Shadow Darner vs Columbia Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shadow Darner | Columbia Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeshna umbrosa | Cicindela columbica |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 65-75 mm | 1-1.5 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Shadow Darner
A large, dark darner that hunts in shaded forest edges during evening hours. It is widespread across North America in wooded habitats.
Did You Know?
It is a crepuscular hunter, most active during the dim lighting of dawn and dusk.
Columbia Tiger Beetle
A rare tiger beetle known from sandy riverbanks in the Pacific Northwest. It is an agile predator that chases down small insects on sand.
Did You Know?
Tiger beetles are among the fastest insects relative to body size, running so fast they temporarily go blind.