Twelve-Spotted Skimmer vs Festive Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twelve-Spotted Skimmer | Festive Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libellula pulchella | Cicindela scutellaris |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 65-75 mm wingspan | 10-14mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Twelve-Spotted Skimmer
A showy dragonfly with three dark spots on each wing, totaling twelve. Mature males develop additional white spots between the dark ones.
Did You Know?
Despite the name twelve-spotted, mature males actually have 24 wing markings when the white pruinose spots are included.
Festive Tiger Beetle
A small brilliantly colored tiger beetle varying from deep purple to bright green depending on the subspecies. It runs at incredible speeds on sandy soils.
Did You Know?
Different populations display different metallic colors from purple to green to red based on their geographic location.