Green-eyed Hooktail vs Helicopter Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green-eyed Hooktail | Helicopter Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paragomphus genei | Mecistogaster linearis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Gomphidae | Pseudostigmatidae |
| Size | 40-48 mm | 80 mm body, 100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Africa | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Helicopter Dragonfly
A forest giant damselfly that plucks spiders from their webs while hovering.
Did You Know?
Females oviposit into water-filled bromeliads and tree holes in the canopy.