Australian Emperor Dragonfly vs Creeping Water Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Emperor Dragonfly | Creeping Water Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anax papuensis | Ilyocoris cimicoides |
| Order | Odonata | Hemiptera |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Naucoridae |
| Size | Body 7-8 cm; wingspan 10-11 cm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Emperor Dragonfly
A large, powerful dragonfly with a green thorax and blue-spotted abdomen. It is a strong flier commonly seen patrolling ponds and lakes across Australia.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few dragonfly species to have naturally colonized New Zealand by flying across the Tasman Sea.
Creeping Water Bug
A robust aquatic bug that crawls along pond bottoms and delivers a painful bite.
Did You Know?
Its forelegs are powerfully built raptorial limbs for seizing prey.