Mascarene Island Dragonfly vs Golden-Ringed Dragonfly

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Mascarene Island Dragonfly Golden-Ringed Dragonfly
Scientific Name Thalassothemis marchali Cordulegaster boltonii
Order Odonata Odonata
Family Libellulidae Cordulegastridae
Size 40-50 mm body length 76-84 mm wingspan
Habitat Forests Rivers & Streams
Diet Omnivores Predators
Regions Mauritius, Reunion Island Europe
Conservation Endangered Least Concern

Mascarene Island Dragonfly

A skimmer dragonfly endemic to Mauritius and Reunion in the Mascarene Islands. It patrols ponds and streams in remaining forest habitats.

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Did You Know?

Habitat loss from invasive plants has dramatically reduced its breeding sites on both islands.

Golden-Ringed Dragonfly

The longest dragonfly in Britain, adorned with bold black and yellow rings along its body. Females have a conspicuous ovipositor used to inject eggs into stream beds.

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Did You Know?

The larvae of golden-ringed dragonflies live buried in stream sediment for up to five years before emerging as adults, ambushing prey from their sandy hideouts.