Blue-eyed Darner vs Ant-Mimicking Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue-eyed Darner | Ant-Mimicking Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhionaeschna multicolor | Cyphonia clavata |
| Order | Odonata | Hemiptera |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 60-70mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blue-eyed Darner
A large darner dragonfly with striking bright blue eyes and blue spots on a brown body. It is one of the most common large dragonflies in western North America. It hunts in prolonged patrol flights.
Did You Know?
Its brilliant blue eyes are among the most vivid in the insect world and can be seen from several meters away.
Ant-Mimicking Treehopper
A treehopper with a pronotal projection shaped like an ant sitting on its back. The ant mimic is thought to deter predators from attacking.
Did You Know?
The "ant" on its back is actually a hollow extension of its pronotum viewed from certain angles.