Malagasy Dobsonfly vs Giant Dobsonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Dobsonfly | Giant Dobsonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neochauliodes madagascariensis | Acanthacorydalis fruhstorferi |
| Order | Megaloptera | Megaloptera |
| Family | Corydalidae | Corydalidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm wingspan | 60-90 mm body, 210 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Madagascar | Asia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Data Deficient |
Malagasy Dobsonfly
A large, brown-winged insect with broad wings held tent-like over the body at rest. Males may have elongated mandibles. Larvae are aquatic and known as hellgrammites.
Did You Know?
The aquatic larvae are considered indicators of clean water quality, as they cannot tolerate polluted streams.
Giant Dobsonfly
The largest aquatic insect in the world by wingspan, found in streams in Vietnam and China. Males have enormous mandibles resembling reindeer antlers.
Did You Know?
With a wingspan of 21 cm, this is the worlds largest aquatic insect — its bizarre mandibles resemble reindeer antlers and are used exclusively for grappling rival males.