Southern Skimmer vs Large Gold Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Skimmer | Large Gold Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Orthetrum brunneum | Staphylinus caesareus |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 40-47mm | 17-25 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Southern Skimmer
A robust skimmer dragonfly where males develop a pale powder-blue pruinescence. Females are brown with a pale lateral stripe. It favors warm running water habitats.
Did You Know?
It prefers flowing water over still ponds, which is unusual among skimmer dragonflies.
Large Gold Rove Beetle
A large and handsome rove beetle with golden pubescence on its thorax and bright orange abdominal bands. It is an aggressive predator of carrion-feeding insects.
Did You Know?
Its species name caesareus means imperial, referring to its regal golden markings.