Giant Hawaiian Darner vs Sapphire Flutterer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Hawaiian Darner | Sapphire Flutterer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anax strenuus | Rhyothemis triangularis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 10-13 cm | 30-38mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | United States | Asia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Giant Hawaiian Darner
The largest dragonfly in the United States, endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. It patrols forest streams and pools in native montane forest.
Did You Know?
Ancient Hawaiians called it the 'pinao' and considered it a guardian spirit of fresh water.
Sapphire Flutterer
A small dragonfly with sapphire-blue metallic patches on its hindwings. It has a fluttering, butterfly-like flight pattern. Males display their iridescent wings in courtship flights over ponds.
Did You Know?
Its butterfly-like flight and metallic blue wings make it look more like a jeweled butterfly than a dragonfly.