Globe Skimmer vs Wandering Glider
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Globe Skimmer | Wandering Glider |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pantala flavescens | Pantala hymenaea |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 45-50 mm body | 46-52mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Worldwide (tropical and subtropical) | North America, South America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Globe Skimmer
Holds the record for the longest insect migration — crossing the Indian Ocean from India to East Africa, a journey of over 14,000 km across multiple generations.
Did You Know?
The globe skimmer dragonfly makes the longest over-water migration of any insect — flying 14,000-18,000 km across the Indian Ocean, aided by seasonal monsoon winds.
Wandering Glider
A medium-sized dragonfly with broad hindwings and a yellowish body. It spends almost its entire life on the wing, rarely perching. It breeds in temporary rain pools.
Did You Know?
It can develop from egg to adult in as little as 38 days, one of the fastest development times of any dragonfly.