Southern Hawker vs Sand-Loving Hister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Hawker | Sand-Loving Hister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeshna cyanea | Hypocaccus rugifrons |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Histeridae |
| Size | 70-76 mm wingspan | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Mediterranean coasts |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Southern Hawker
A large, inquisitive dragonfly with apple-green and blue markings on a dark body. It is known for its curiosity and often approaches and hovers near humans.
Did You Know?
Southern hawkers are among the most curious dragonflies and will frequently investigate humans, hovering at eye level as if studying them.
Sand-Loving Hister Beetle
A small, reddish-brown hister beetle found in sandy coastal habitats. It hunts fly larvae in seaweed wrack and stranded carrion.
Did You Know?
It buries itself in sand beneath rotting kelp during the day and emerges at night to hunt fly larvae in the wrack.