Borneo River Cruiser vs Madagascar Giant Darter

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Borneo River Cruiser Madagascar Giant Darter
Scientific Name Macromia cingulata Anax tumorifer
Order Odonata Odonata
Family Macromiidae Aeshnidae
Size 7-8.5 cm 8-10 cm
Habitat Rivers & Streams Forests
Diet Predators Predators
Regions Malaysia, Indonesia Madagascar
Conservation Vulnerable Endangered

Borneo River Cruiser

A large fast-flying dragonfly of pristine river systems in Borneo. It patrols long stretches of river with a distinctive cruising flight pattern.

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Did You Know?

River cruiser dragonflies rarely perch, spending almost their entire adult life on the wing.

Madagascar Giant Darter

A large dragonfly endemic to Madagascar that frequents forest pools and marshes. It is one of the largest odonates on the island.

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Did You Know?

Madagascar has lost over 90% of its original forest, threatening many endemic dragonfly species.