Aldabra Giant Dragonfly vs Cretan Hawker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aldabra Giant Dragonfly | Cretan Hawker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemianax ephippiger | Boyeria cretensis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 60-70 mm body; 90 mm wingspan | 60-70 mm body |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Aldabra, Seychelles, Indian Ocean | Crete, Greece |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Aldabra Giant Dragonfly
A powerful migratory dragonfly found on Aldabra Atoll and across the Indian Ocean region. It undertakes long-distance flights over open ocean.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few dragonflies known to cross entire oceans during migration.
Cretan Hawker
A dragonfly endemic to the island of Crete, found only along a few shaded mountain streams. One of Europe's most range-restricted dragonflies. Threatened by water extraction.
Did You Know?
Found nowhere else on Earth except a few mountain streams on the island of Crete.