Green Mantidfly vs Borneo River Cruiser

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Green Mantidfly Borneo River Cruiser
Scientific Name Zeugomantispa minuta Macromia cingulata
Order Neuroptera Odonata
Family Mantispidae Macromiidae
Size 12-18 mm 7-8.5 cm
Habitat Wetlands Rivers & Streams
Diet Predators Predators
Regions North America Malaysia, Indonesia
Conservation Least Concern Vulnerable

Green Mantidfly

A small green mantidfly found in the southeastern United States. It has enlarged raptorial forelegs and a long prothorax like a miniature mantis.

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Did You Know?

Despite looking like a praying mantis, it is more closely related to lacewings and antlions.

Borneo River Cruiser

A large fast-flying dragonfly of pristine river systems in Borneo. It patrols long stretches of river with a distinctive cruising flight pattern.

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Did You Know?

River cruiser dragonflies rarely perch, spending almost their entire adult life on the wing.