Graphic Flutterer vs Cicada Killer Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Graphic Flutterer | Cicada Killer Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhyothemis graphiptera | Sphecius speciosus |
| Order | Odonata | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Crabronidae |
| Size | Body 3-4 cm; wingspan 6-7 cm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Graphic Flutterer
A stunning dragonfly with dark patterned wings that give it a butterfly-like appearance in flight. It flies with a distinctive slow, fluttering motion over tropical wetlands.
Did You Know?
Its slow, fluttery flight is thought to mimic distasteful butterfly species as a form of protective mimicry.
Cicada Killer Wasp
A large solitary wasp that provisions its burrow with paralyzed cicadas.
Did You Know?
A female can carry a cicada weighing more than herself in flight back to her burrow.