Green Lestes vs Tooth Cave Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Lestes | Tooth Cave Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lestes viridis | Rhadine persephone |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lestidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 39-48 mm body length | 0.5-0.7 cm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Caves |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Green Lestes
A metallic green damselfly that lays eggs into the bark of overhanging trees. Creates distinctive oviposition scars on willow branches. One of the latest damselflies to fly.
Did You Know?
Uniquely among damselflies, it lays its eggs into tree bark above water rather than into aquatic plants.
Tooth Cave Ground Beetle
A tiny eyeless ground beetle found only in a few limestone caves near Austin, Texas. It is a specialized predator of other cave invertebrates.
Did You Know?
It is completely blind and has never been found outside of the total darkness of cave systems.