Malagasy Pill Millipede Assassin Bug vs Brown Hawker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Pill Millipede Assassin Bug | Brown Hawker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Physorhynchus crux | Aeshna grandis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Odonata |
| Family | Reduviidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 70-77 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Malagasy Pill Millipede Assassin Bug
A dark-bodied assassin bug with a characteristic cross-shaped marking on its thorax. It has robust forelegs adapted for grasping prey and a stout curved beak for injecting venom.
Did You Know?
It specializes in ambushing pill millipedes, using its powerful beak to penetrate their armored exoskeleton.
Brown Hawker
A large dragonfly entirely brown with amber-tinted wings, unique among European hawkers. Its warm brown coloring makes it unmistakable in flight.
Did You Know?
It is the only large European dragonfly that is entirely brown with bronze-tinted wings.