Graphic Flutterer vs Sinuate-winged Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Graphic Flutterer | Sinuate-winged Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhyothemis graphiptera | Tatocnemis sinuatipennis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Platycnemididae |
| Size | Body 3-4 cm; wingspan 6-7 cm | 35-42 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Sinuate-winged Damselfly
An endemic damselfly with distinctively sinuate or wavy-edged wings, a feature unique among Malagasy odonates. Males have a metallic green thorax and pale blue abdomen.
Did You Know?
The unusual wavy wing shape is found in no other damselfly genus, making Tatocnemis instantly recognizable in the field.