Snowfield Rove Beetle vs Ghost Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snowfield Rove Beetle | Ghost Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geodromicus globulicollis | Anax longipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 73-80 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Alps, Carpathians, Scandinavian mountains | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Snowfield Rove Beetle
A small, cold-adapted omaline rove beetle found at high elevations near snowfields and glacier margins. It is active on snow surfaces where it hunts wind-blown insects trapped on the ice.
Did You Know?
This beetle is active at temperatures near freezing and has antifreeze proteins in its blood that prevent ice crystal formation.
Ghost Darner
A large green-eyed dragonfly with a distinctively long reddish-brown abdomen.
Did You Know?
Males patrol over water with a conspicuous undulating flight pattern.