Mascarene Spreadwing vs Banded Alder Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mascarene Spreadwing | Banded Alder Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lestes auripennis | Rosalia funebris |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lestidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 3.5-4.5 cm | 25-38mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Mauritius, Reunion | North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Mascarene Spreadwing
A rare damselfly endemic to Mauritius and Reunion in the Mascarene Islands. It breeds in slow-flowing streams with overhanging vegetation.
Did You Know?
Most of Mauritius's original wetland habitat has been converted to sugar cane fields.
Banded Alder Borer
A striking longhorn beetle with bold black and white banding and long banded antennae. It breeds in dead alder and other hardwood trees.
Did You Know?
It is the North American counterpart of the famous European Rosalia alpina and equally beautiful but less endangered.