Ghost Darner vs Persian Spoonwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ghost Darner | Persian Spoonwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anax longipes | Lertha sheppardi |
| Order | Odonata | Neuroptera |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Nemopteridae |
| Size | 73-80 mm | 28-36 mm wingspan (forewings) |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Iran, Middle East, Central Asia |
| 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.
Persian Spoonwing
A Middle Eastern nemopterid found in arid steppe and desert-margin habitats. Adults have beautifully patterned forewings and long trailing hindwings.
Did You Know?
It emerges in brief spring blooms in the desert, matching its adult life to wildflower availability.