Australian Emperor Dragonfly vs Green-eyed Hooktail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Emperor Dragonfly | Green-eyed Hooktail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anax papuensis | Paragomphus genei |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | Body 7-8 cm; wingspan 10-11 cm | 40-48 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands | Africa |
| 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.
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.