Lesser Emperor vs Aldabra Giant Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Emperor | Aldabra Giant Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anax parthenope | Hemianax ephippiger |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 62-75 mm body length | 60-70 mm body; 90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern Europe, Central Europe, Western Europe | Aldabra, Seychelles, Indian Ocean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lesser Emperor
A large dragonfly with a brownish thorax and distinctive blue saddle at the base of its abdomen. It is a strong migrant expanding northward through Europe.
Did You Know?
Females lay eggs while flying in tandem with the male over open water.
Aldabra Giant Dragonfly
A powerful migratory dragonfly found on Aldabra Atoll and across the Indian Ocean region. It undertakes long-distance flights over open ocean.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few dragonflies known to cross entire oceans during migration.