Malagasy Flatwing vs Conehead Proturan
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Flatwing | Conehead Proturan |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycnemis malgassica | Acerentomon microrhinus |
| Order | Odonata | Protura |
| Family | Platycnemididae | Acerentomidae |
| Size | 32-40 mm | 0.6-1.0 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Malagasy Flatwing
A slender damselfly with expanded white tibiae on the middle and hind legs, used in courtship displays. Males have a pale blue body with dark dorsal markings.
Did You Know?
Males wave their flattened white legs during courtship flights to attract females, creating a flickering visual display.
Conehead Proturan
A minute proturan with a characteristically pointed head capsule found in European soils. It lacks antennae, using its forelegs for sensory perception.
Did You Know?
The pseudoculus, a unique sensory organ on the head, is used to identify proturan species under high magnification.