Milkweed Assassin Bug vs Sri Lankan Relict Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Milkweed Assassin Bug | Sri Lankan Relict Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zelus longipes | Lankanectes corrugatus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Odonata |
| Family | Reduviidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 16-20 mm | 5-6 cm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Central America, South America | Sri Lanka |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Milkweed Assassin Bug
A slender, brightly colored assassin bug with red and black markings. It is a generalist predator common in gardens and agricultural fields.
Did You Know?
It coats its legs with sticky resin to trap small insects, functioning as a living flypaper strip.
Sri Lankan Relict Dragonfly
A rare clubtail dragonfly endemic to Sri Lanka's wet zone streams. It has declined sharply due to water pollution and deforestation.
Did You Know?
Sri Lanka's dragonfly fauna includes over 120 species, with more than half found nowhere else.