Tatra Mountain Beetle vs Cobra Clubtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tatra Mountain Beetle | Cobra Clubtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nebria tatrica | Gomphus vastus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Carabidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 58-68 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Tatra Mountains, Slovakia, Poland | North America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Tatra Mountain Beetle
An endemic ground beetle found only in the Tatra Mountains. It lives under stones in alpine scree at the highest elevations.
Did You Know?
Its extremely limited range makes it one of the rarest ground beetles in Europe.
Cobra Clubtail
A large North American clubtail with a dramatically flared abdomen tip and bold yellow markings. It patrols large rivers and is a powerful, fast flier.
Did You Know?
Its abdomen tip flares out so dramatically that it resembles a cobra's hood, inspiring its common name.