Greenhouse Camel Cricket vs Three-veined Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greenhouse Camel Cricket | Three-veined Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diestrammena asynamora | Neodythemis trinervulata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 13-20mm | 35-45 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia, Europe, North America | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Greenhouse Camel Cricket
A humpbacked, wingless cricket with extremely long antennae and legs. It is light brown with dark mottling. Originally from East Asia, it now lives in greenhouses and basements worldwide.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it jumps directly toward the predator rather than away, startling potential attackers.
Three-veined Dragonfly
A small forest dragonfly with a characteristic three-veined wing pattern that distinguishes it from related species. Males are dark with blue reflections.
Did You Know?
It is one of several Neodythemis species that are extremely difficult to find due to their preference for deep shade within intact forest.