Giant Petaltail Dragonfly vs Fall Armyworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Petaltail Dragonfly | Fall Armyworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Petalura ingentissima | Spodoptera frugiperda |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Petaluridae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 85 mm body, 125 mm wingspan | 32-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Americas, Africa, Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Not Evaluated |
Giant Petaltail Dragonfly
Australias largest dragonfly and one of the most primitive living species, belonging to a family dating back to the Jurassic period. Larvae live in swamp burrows for years.
Did You Know?
This dragonfly is a living fossil — its family dates back 150 million years to the Jurassic, and larvae dig burrows in swamps where they may live for over a decade.
Fall Armyworm
A highly destructive migratory moth whose caterpillars can devastate entire corn and cereal fields in days. It has recently spread from the Americas to Africa and Asia.
Did You Know?
Fall armyworm moths can migrate up to 1,600 km in a single generation carried by wind currents.