Flower Bug vs Reunion Riverjack
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flower Bug | Reunion Riverjack |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Orius insidiosus | Zygonyx elisabethae |
| Order | Hemiptera | Odonata |
| Family | Anthocoridae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North and South America | Reunion |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Flower Bug
A tiny predatory bug widely used in biological pest control against thrips and aphids. Despite its small size it is a voracious predator consuming dozens of prey daily.
Did You Know?
It is commercially mass-reared and sold to greenhouse growers as a living pesticide.
Reunion Riverjack
A large dragonfly endemic to the island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean. It patrols waterfalls and fast-flowing mountain streams.
Did You Know?
Deforestation and damming of Reunion's rivers have severely reduced its available breeding habitat.