Giant Darner Dragonfly vs Banded-wing Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Darner Dragonfly | Banded-wing Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetracanthagyna plagiata | Aeolothrips fasciatus |
| Order | Odonata | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Aeolothripidae |
| Size | 100-115 mm body, 160 mm wingspan | 1.5-2.0 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Thailand, Indonesia) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Giant Darner Dragonfly
One of the largest dragonflies in the world, with a wingspan exceeding 16 cm. The body is brown with green markings and the wings are tinted amber. It is a powerful crepuscular hunter.
Did You Know?
It hunts at dusk and dawn when most dragonflies are inactive, using its enormous eyes optimized for low-light vision.
Banded-wing Thrips
A predatory thrips with dark-banded wings commonly found on crop plants. It preys on pest thrips, mites, and small insects.
Did You Know?
Banded-wing thrips are among the most important natural enemies of pest thrips in North American alfalfa fields.