Japanese Red Dragonfly vs Emerald Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Red Dragonfly | Emerald Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sympetrum frequens | Pseudoglomeris magnifica |
| Order | Odonata | Blattodea |
| Family | Libellulidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 20-25mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Japanese Red Dragonfly
Known as 'akane' or 'aka-tonbo' in Japanese, this red dragonfly is one of the most iconic insects in Japanese culture. Males turn bright red at maturity. Appears in large numbers in autumn.
Did You Know?
Red dragonflies are so symbolically important in Japan that the children's song 'Aka Tombo' (Red Dragonfly) is known by virtually every Japanese person.
Emerald Cockroach
A stunning cockroach with brilliant metallic emerald-green coloring. It is one of the most beautiful cockroach species in the world. It rolls into a ball like a pill bug when threatened.
Did You Know?
It can curl into a perfect ball like an armadillo, and its emerald green sheen rivals the beauty of any jewel beetle.