Cascade Damselfly vs Sri Lankan Relict Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cascade Damselfly | Sri Lankan Relict Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thaumatoneura inopinata | Lankanectes corrugatus |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Thaumatoneuridae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 55-65 mm | 5-6 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Central America | Sri Lanka |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Endangered |
Cascade Damselfly
A rare damselfly found only near waterfalls in Central American cloud forests.
Did You Know?
Its larvae develop on wet rocks behind waterfall spray zones.
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.