Lesser Emperor vs Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Emperor | Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anax parthenope | Nesobasis erythrops |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 62-75 mm body length | 3-4 cm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Southern Europe, Central Europe, Western Europe | Fiji |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly
An endemic Fijian damselfly found along shaded forest streams on Viti Levu. Males have distinctive red eyes and metallic green bodies.
Did You Know?
Fiji has over 20 endemic Nesobasis damselfly species, one of the richest island damselfly radiations.