Emerald-spotted Flatwing Damselfly vs Giant Darner Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emerald-spotted Flatwing Damselfly | Giant Darner Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phaon iridipennis | Tetracanthagyna plagiata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm body length | 100-115 mm body, 160 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda) | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Thailand, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Emerald-spotted Flatwing Damselfly
A stunning damselfly with metallic green and blue body and broad, iridescent wings with emerald spots. Males display by opening and closing their wings to attract females along streams.
Did You Know?
Males perform elaborate courtship displays, hovering in front of females while slowly fanning their iridescent wings to catch the sunlight.
Giant Darner Dragonfly
One of the largest dragonflies in the world, with a wingspan exceeding 16 cm. The body is brown with green markings and the wings are tinted amber. It is a powerful crepuscular hunter.
Did You Know?
It hunts at dusk and dawn when most dragonflies are inactive, using its enormous eyes optimized for low-light vision.