Tau Emerald vs Amazonian Net-Winged Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tau Emerald | Amazonian Net-Winged Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemicordulia tau | Calopteron brasiliense |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Corduliidae | Lycidae |
| Size | 55-60mm | 10-20 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Oceania | Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Tau Emerald
A metallic emerald-green dragonfly with bright green eyes and a distinctive T-shaped yellow marking on the abdomen. It is one of the most common dragonflies in Australia. Males patrol relentlessly.
Did You Know?
The yellow tau-shaped mark on its abdomen gives it both its scientific and common name.
Amazonian Net-Winged Beetle
A soft-bodied beetle with broad, fan-shaped elytra featuring a net-like venation pattern. Its bright orange and black coloring warns predators of toxicity.
Did You Know?
Multiple harmless beetle species mimic its warning coloration, forming a large Mullerian mimicry ring in the forest.