Ghost Darner vs Sinuate-winged Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ghost Darner | Sinuate-winged Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anax longipes | Tatocnemis sinuatipennis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Platycnemididae |
| Size | 73-80 mm | 35-42 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Sinuate-winged Damselfly
An endemic damselfly with distinctively sinuate or wavy-edged wings, a feature unique among Malagasy odonates. Males have a metallic green thorax and pale blue abdomen.
Did You Know?
The unusual wavy wing shape is found in no other damselfly genus, making Tatocnemis instantly recognizable in the field.