Mountain Demoiselle vs Aldabra Giant Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Demoiselle | Aldabra Giant Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteryx exul | Hemianax ephippiger |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 45-52 mm | 60-70 mm body; 90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa | Aldabra, Seychelles, Indian Ocean |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Mountain Demoiselle
A rare North African demoiselle restricted to mountain streams in Algeria and Tunisia. Males have dark blue-tinted wings and metallic blue-green bodies.
Did You Know?
It is one of the rarest demoiselles in the world, confined to a handful of streams in the Atlas Mountains.
Aldabra Giant Dragonfly
A powerful migratory dragonfly found on Aldabra Atoll and across the Indian Ocean region. It undertakes long-distance flights over open ocean.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few dragonflies known to cross entire oceans during migration.