Hildebrand's Dragonfly vs Giant Darner Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hildebrand's Dragonfly | Giant Darner Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neodythemis hildebrandti | Tetracanthagyna plagiata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm | 100-115 mm body, 160 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Madagascar | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Thailand, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hildebrand's Dragonfly
A forest-dwelling dragonfly with a dark metallic body and hyaline wings. Males have distinctive blue pruinescence on the abdomen and thorax.
Did You Know?
This genus is far more diverse on Madagascar than on the African mainland, suggesting an ancient radiation on the island.
Giant Darner Dragonfly
One of the largest dragonflies in the world, with a wingspan exceeding 16 cm. The body is brown with green markings and the wings are tinted amber. It is a powerful crepuscular hunter.
Did You Know?
It hunts at dusk and dawn when most dragonflies are inactive, using its enormous eyes optimized for low-light vision.