Emerald-spotted Flatwing Damselfly vs West African Driver Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emerald-spotted Flatwing Damselfly | West African Driver Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phaon iridipennis | Dorylus molestus |
| Order | Odonata | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm body length | 3-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda) | East Africa, Kenya, Tanzania |
| 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.
West African Driver Ant
A large East African driver ant known for its painful bites that are difficult to remove once clamped. Columns can stretch for hundreds of meters through montane forests.
Did You Know?
Their major workers have sickle-shaped mandibles so powerful that they can pierce leather boots.