Tellkampf's Cave Beetle vs San Francisco Forktail Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tellkampf's Cave Beetle | San Francisco Forktail Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neaphaenops tellkampfi | Ischnura gemina |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Carabidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 2.5-3 cm |
| Habitat | Caves | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | United States | United States |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Endangered |
Tellkampf's Cave Beetle
A predatory blind cave beetle endemic to Kentucky's Mammoth Cave region. It feeds primarily on eggs of cave crickets.
Did You Know?
It tracks down cave cricket eggs buried in sandy cave floors using chemical cues.
San Francisco Forktail Damselfly
A tiny damselfly restricted to a few freshwater ponds near the San Francisco Bay coast. It is threatened by urban encroachment and invasive plants.
Did You Know?
This species is nearly identical to the common Pacific forktail and can only be distinguished by close examination.