Giant Darner Dragonfly vs Green-striped Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Darner Dragonfly | Green-striped Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetracanthagyna plagiata | Aeshna verticalis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 100-115 mm body, 160 mm wingspan | 63-72 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Thailand, Indonesia) | North America |
| 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.
Green-striped Darner
A large darner of eastern North America with prominent green thoracic stripes. It flies late in the season and is often seen patrolling woodland edges.
Did You Know?
It is one of the latest-flying darners in eastern North America, active into late October.