Green-eyed Hooktail vs Ancient Greenling
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green-eyed Hooktail | Ancient Greenling |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paragomphus genei | Hemiphlebia mirabilis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Gomphidae | Hemiphlebiidae |
| Size | 40-48 mm | 20-25 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Africa | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Green-eyed Hooktail
An African clubtail with bright green eyes and hooked male appendages. It is found along rivers and streams throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Did You Know?
Its bright green eyes are unusually vivid among gomphids, which typically have duller eye colors.
Ancient Greenling
The sole surviving member of one of the most ancient damselfly families on Earth.
Did You Know?
It is considered a living fossil and the most phylogenetically isolated odonate alive.