African Fig Wasp vs River Clubtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Fig Wasp | River Clubtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceratosolen capensis | Stylurus flavipes |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Agaonidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 1-3 mm | 50-55mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Southern Africa, East Africa | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
African Fig Wasp
A tiny wasp with an obligate mutualistic relationship with African fig trees. Females enter figs through a narrow opening to pollinate and lay eggs.
Did You Know?
Each fig species has its own specific fig wasp pollinator, making them one of nature's most precise co-evolutionary partnerships.
River Clubtail
A large clubtail dragonfly with yellow and black markings and a distinctly expanded abdomen tip. It breeds in large lowland rivers with sandy beds. Adults spend much time hanging in tree canopies.
Did You Know?
Adults spend most of their time high in riverside trees, only descending to water to breed, making them hard to observe.