Snowfield Rove Beetle vs Giant Hawaiian Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snowfield Rove Beetle | Giant Hawaiian Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geodromicus globulicollis | Anax strenuus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 10-13 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Alps, Carpathians, Scandinavian mountains | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Giant Hawaiian Darner
The largest dragonfly in the United States, endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. It patrols forest streams and pools in native montane forest.
Did You Know?
Ancient Hawaiians called it the 'pinao' and considered it a guardian spirit of fresh water.