Little Tan Short-Horn Sedge vs Emperor Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Little Tan Short-Horn Sedge | Emperor Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glossosoma nigrior | Anax imperator |
| Order | Trichoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Glossosomatidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 66-84 mm body, 78 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Little Tan Short-Horn Sedge
A small, abundant caddisfly of eastern North American streams. Larvae build tortoise-shell-shaped cases of fine gravel and are important grazers.
Did You Know?
Grazing by dense populations can visibly reduce algal cover on stream rocks.
Emperor Dragonfly
One of the largest dragonflies in Europe. Powerful flier that patrols territories along waterways. Can fly at speeds up to 54 km/h and catch prey mid-flight with near-perfect accuracy.
Did You Know?
Emperor dragonflies have a prey capture success rate of 95% — the highest of any predator on Earth. Lions succeed only 25% of the time.