Ghost Darner vs Broad Scarlet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ghost Darner | Broad Scarlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anax longipes | Crocothemis servilia |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 73-80 mm | 38-45mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
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.