Turk's Tiger Beetle vs Sparkling Jewelwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Turk's Tiger Beetle | Sparkling Jewelwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephalota turcica | Calopteryx xanthostoma |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 45-50 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Turkey, Middle East, Central Asia | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Turk's Tiger Beetle
A distinctive tiger beetle found on saline lake shores and mudflats across Turkey and the Middle East. Its pale markings provide camouflage on white salt crusts.
Did You Know?
It thermoregulates by stilting its body high off the scorching salt flat surface on its long legs.
Sparkling Jewelwing
A southwestern European demoiselle closely related to the Banded Demoiselle. Males have broad dark wing bands and a distinctive yellow underside to the mouth.
Did You Know?
It can be distinguished from the Banded Demoiselle by the yellow underside of its lower lip.