Broad Scarlet vs Graphic Flutterer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad Scarlet | Graphic Flutterer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crocothemis servilia | Rhyothemis graphiptera |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 38-45mm | Body 3-4 cm; wingspan 6-7 cm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Asia, Oceania | Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Broad Scarlet
A robust dragonfly where males are brilliant scarlet-red with a broad flattened abdomen. Females are olive-brown. It is one of the most common dragonflies across tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
It is one of the first dragonflies to colonize new water bodies, sometimes arriving within days of a pond being dug.
Graphic Flutterer
A stunning dragonfly with dark patterned wings that give it a butterfly-like appearance in flight. It flies with a distinctive slow, fluttering motion over tropical wetlands.
Did You Know?
Its slow, fluttery flight is thought to mimic distasteful butterfly species as a form of protective mimicry.