Blue-winged Grasshopper vs Sri Lankan Relict Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue-winged Grasshopper | Sri Lankan Relict Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oedipoda caerulescens | Lankanectes corrugatus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Acrididae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 15-28mm | 5-6 cm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Sri Lanka |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Blue-winged Grasshopper
A well-camouflaged grasshopper that reveals bright blue hindwings when it flies. At rest it blends perfectly with bare ground. The flash of blue startles predators during escape flights.
Did You Know?
The sudden flash of blue wings during flight confuses predators, then it vanishes when it lands and folds them.
Sri Lankan Relict Dragonfly
A rare clubtail dragonfly endemic to Sri Lanka's wet zone streams. It has declined sharply due to water pollution and deforestation.
Did You Know?
Sri Lanka's dragonfly fauna includes over 120 species, with more than half found nowhere else.