Tiger Beetle vs White-faced Darter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tiger Beetle | White-faced Darter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela hybrida | Leucorrhinia dubia |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 11-16mm | 33-37mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Tiger Beetle
A fast-running bronze-green tiger beetle with cream markings. One of the fastest running insects relative to size.
Did You Know?
Runs so fast that its visual system cannot keep up, forcing it to stop and relocate prey between sprints.
White-faced Darter
A small dragonfly with a distinctive white face and red markings on a dark body. It is a specialist of acidic bog pools with Sphagnum moss. Males hover over pools displaying their white face.
Did You Know?
It is so dependent on intact peatland bogs that its presence indicates a healthy, undrained peat ecosystem.