Giant Darner Dragonfly vs Coppery Chlaenius
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Darner Dragonfly | Coppery Chlaenius |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetracanthagyna plagiata | Chlaenius cumatilis |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 100-115 mm body, 160 mm wingspan | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Thailand, Indonesia) | Japan, Korea, China, Russian Far East |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Coppery Chlaenius
A medium-sized ground beetle with brilliant metallic blue-green coloring and fine pubescence covering its elytra. It is found near water in East Asia and is a striking member of its genus.
Did You Know?
The genus Chlaenius is one of the most diverse among ground beetles, with over 1,000 species worldwide, many of which have brilliant metallic coloring.