Helicopter Dragonfly vs Dicromantispa Mantidfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Helicopter Dragonfly | Dicromantispa Mantidfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mecistogaster linearis | Dicromantispa sayi |
| Order | Odonata | Neuroptera |
| Family | Pseudostigmatidae | Mantispidae |
| Size | 80 mm body, 100 mm wingspan | 18-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Dicromantispa Mantidfly
A brown mantidfly found across eastern North America in forested habitats. Named after the eminent entomologist Thomas Say.
Did You Know?
Females lay thousands of eggs on stalks, but only larvae that find spider egg sacs survive.