Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly vs Bee Assassin Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly | Bee Assassin Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nesobasis erythrops | Apiomerus flaviventris |
| Order | Odonata | Hemiptera |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 3-4 cm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Fiji | South America (Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru) |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly
An endemic Fijian damselfly found along shaded forest streams on Viti Levu. Males have distinctive red eyes and metallic green bodies.
Did You Know?
Fiji has over 20 endemic Nesobasis damselfly species, one of the richest island damselfly radiations.
Bee Assassin Bug
A brightly colored assassin bug with a red and black body and a yellow underside. It specializes in ambushing bees and other flower-visiting insects by coating its forelegs with sticky plant resin. It is commonly found perched on flowers waiting for prey.
Did You Know?
It applies sticky plant resin to its forelegs as a natural glue trap, an extremely rare example of tool use in insects.