Ghost Darner vs Ancient Greenling
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ghost Darner | Ancient Greenling |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anax longipes | Hemiphlebia mirabilis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Hemiphlebiidae |
| Size | 73-80 mm | 20-25 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Ghost Darner
A large green-eyed dragonfly with a distinctively long reddish-brown abdomen.
Did You Know?
Males patrol over water with a conspicuous undulating flight pattern.
Ancient Greenling
The sole surviving member of one of the most ancient damselfly families on Earth.
Did You Know?
It is considered a living fossil and the most phylogenetically isolated odonate alive.