Demoiselle vs Madagascar Giant Darter

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Demoiselle Madagascar Giant Darter
Scientific Name Calopteryx haemorrhoidalis Anax tumorifer
Order Odonata Odonata
Family Calopterygidae Aeshnidae
Size 45-48 mm 8-10 cm
Habitat Rivers & Streams Forests
Diet Predators Predators
Regions Europe, Africa Madagascar
Conservation Least Concern Endangered

Demoiselle

A Mediterranean damselfly with deeply pigmented wings and metallic body coloration.

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Did You Know?

Males defend stream territories and perform dramatic wing-clapping courtship flights.

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.