Ancient Greenling vs Green-eyed Hooktail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ancient Greenling | Green-eyed Hooktail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemiphlebia mirabilis | Paragomphus genei |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Hemiphlebiidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm | 40-48 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Africa |
| 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.
Green-eyed Hooktail
An African clubtail with bright green eyes and hooked male appendages. It is found along rivers and streams throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Did You Know?
Its bright green eyes are unusually vivid among gomphids, which typically have duller eye colors.