Yellow-Margined Water Scavenger Beetle vs Common Bluetail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-Margined Water Scavenger Beetle | Common Bluetail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydrochara caraboides | Ischnura elegans |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Hydrophilidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 27-35 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Scavengers | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Yellow-Margined Water Scavenger Beetle
A large dark water scavenger beetle with yellowish margins on the pronotum. It inhabits well-vegetated ponds and is declining in parts of northern Europe.
Did You Know?
Larvae are fierce predators that dispatch prey much larger than themselves, including tadpoles.
Common Bluetail
A small damselfly with a distinctive blue tail-light on segment eight of the abdomen. Females occur in multiple color forms including violet, green, and brown.
Did You Know?
Females exist in at least five distinct color forms, a level of polymorphism rare among damselflies.