Forest Darner vs Broad Scarlet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Forest Darner | Broad Scarlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Austroaeschna pulchra | Crocothemis servilia |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | Body 5-6 cm; wingspan 7-9 cm | 38-45mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Australia | Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Forest Darner
A handsome darner dragonfly with blue and brown markings found in temperate forests of eastern Australia. It flies along sunlit gaps in the forest canopy.
Did You Know?
Its genus name Austroaeschna means 'southern darner', reflecting its distribution in temperate Australia.
Broad Scarlet
A robust dragonfly where males are brilliant scarlet-red with a broad flattened abdomen. Females are olive-brown. It is one of the most common dragonflies across tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
It is one of the first dragonflies to colonize new water bodies, sometimes arriving within days of a pond being dug.