Striped Whirligig Beetle vs Blue-eyed Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Whirligig Beetle | Blue-eyed Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gyrinus substriatus | Rhionaeschna multicolor |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Gyrinidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 60-70mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Striped Whirligig Beetle
A small whirligig beetle common across Europe, with fine longitudinal lines on the elytra. It aggregates in large swarms on sheltered pond surfaces.
Did You Know?
Groups coordinate their circular swimming using ripples on the water surface as communication signals.
Blue-eyed Darner
A large darner dragonfly with striking bright blue eyes and blue spots on a brown body. It is one of the most common large dragonflies in western North America. It hunts in prolonged patrol flights.
Did You Know?
Its brilliant blue eyes are among the most vivid in the insect world and can be seen from several meters away.