Ancient Greenling vs Common Clubtail Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ancient Greenling | Common Clubtail Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemiphlebia mirabilis | Ictinogomphus ferox |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Hemiphlebiidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm | 55-65 mm body length |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia) |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Ancient Greenling
The sole surviving member of one of the most ancient damselfly families on Earth.
Did You Know?
It is considered a living fossil and the most phylogenetically isolated odonate alive.
Common Clubtail Dragonfly
A large, boldly marked black and yellow dragonfly with a distinctly clubbed abdomen tip. It is a powerful flier that perches prominently on vegetation overlooking water.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most voracious aerial predators among East African dragonflies, often catching prey nearly as large as itself.