Hairy Dragonfly vs Seychelles Cascader
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hairy Dragonfly | Seychelles Cascader |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachytron pratense | Zygonyx hookeri |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 54-63mm | 5-6.5 cm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Seychelles |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Hairy Dragonfly
The earliest-emerging hawker dragonfly in Europe, with a distinctively hairy thorax. Males have blue and green markings on a dark body. It flies along ditches and reed-fringed waterways.
Did You Know?
It emerges up to two months earlier than other hawkers, giving it exclusive access to spring insect prey.
Seychelles Cascader
A large dragonfly endemic to the Seychelles that breeds in fast-flowing streams and waterfalls. Adults hawk insects over cascading water.
Did You Know?
It is one of only two dragonfly species found exclusively in the Seychelles archipelago.