Fulvous Forest Skimmer vs Cromwell Chafer Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fulvous Forest Skimmer | Cromwell Chafer Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neurothemis fulvia | Prodontria lewisii |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm body length | 1-1.5 cm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka) | New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Fulvous Forest Skimmer
A beautiful dragonfly showing dramatic sexual dimorphism. Males have rich amber-orange wings with dark tips, while females have transparent wings with brown markings. It perches frequently on waterside vegetation.
Did You Know?
Males are intensely territorial and perform spectacular aerial dogfights to defend their perching and breeding territories.
Cromwell Chafer Beetle
A small chafer beetle endemic to a tiny area near Cromwell in Central Otago, New Zealand. Adults are nocturnal and feed on native grasses.
Did You Know?
Its entire habitat is protected within an 81-hectare reserve, one of the smallest nature reserves created for an insect.