Australian Emperor Dragonfly vs Petaltail Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Emperor Dragonfly | Petaltail Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anax papuensis | Tachopteryx thoreyi |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Petaluridae |
| Size | Body 7-8 cm; wingspan 10-11 cm | 70-80 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Indoors |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands | North America |
| 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.
Petaltail Dragonfly
A primitive dragonfly that perches on tree trunks and has bog-dwelling larvae.
Did You Know?
It belongs to one of the most ancient dragonfly families, largely unchanged for 150 million years.