Yellow-winged Darter vs Two-Spot Ladybird
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-winged Darter | Two-Spot Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sympetrum flaveolum | Adalia bipunctata |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 32-37 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow-winged Darter
A medium-sized darter with extensive saffron-yellow patches at the base of all four wings. Males are red-bodied while females are yellowish.
Did You Know?
It breeds in temporary flood meadows and is a strong migrant that appears in large numbers in good years.
Two-Spot Ladybird
A small ladybird typically red with two black spots, though melanic (black with red spots) forms are also common. Populations have declined in areas invaded by the harlequin ladybird.
Did You Know?
The melanic (black) form is more common in polluted industrial cities because dark beetles warm up faster in weak sunlight.