Bush Giant Dragonfly vs Japanese Emperor Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bush Giant Dragonfly | Japanese Emperor Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Uropetala carovei | Anax parthenope julius |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Petaluridae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 80-90 mm body length, 130 mm wingspan | 70-80 mm body length |
| Habitat | Forests | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Oceania (New Zealand) | East Asia, Japan/Korea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bush Giant Dragonfly
New Zealand's largest dragonfly and one of the most ancient dragonfly lineages in the world. Its larvae live in burrows in muddy seepages in native bush for several years. Adults patrol forest clearings and can be heard before they are seen due to their loud wing noise.
Did You Know?
The larvae dig burrows in muddy hillsides and ambush prey from the entrance, spending up to seven years underground before emerging as adults.
Japanese Emperor Dragonfly
A large hawker dragonfly and one of the most powerful aerial predators in Japanese wetlands. Known as 'gin-yanma' for its silvery-blue markings. Males patrol territories aggressively over ponds.
Did You Know?
This dragonfly can fly at speeds exceeding 30 km/h and catch prey in mid-air using its legs as a basket-like scoop.