Japanese Red Dragonfly vs Graphic Flutterer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Red Dragonfly | Graphic Flutterer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sympetrum frequens | Rhyothemis graphiptera |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | Body 3-4 cm; wingspan 6-7 cm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Graphic Flutterer
A stunning dragonfly with dark patterned wings that give it a butterfly-like appearance in flight. It flies with a distinctive slow, fluttering motion over tropical wetlands.
Did You Know?
Its slow, fluttery flight is thought to mimic distasteful butterfly species as a form of protective mimicry.