Norfolk Damselfly vs Vietnamese Flower Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Norfolk Damselfly | Vietnamese Flower Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coenagrion armatum | Creobroter elongata |
| Order | Odonata | Mantodea |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Hymenopodidae |
| Size | 28-32 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Vietnam, Southern China, Laos |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Norfolk Damselfly
A critically rare damselfly once found in the Norfolk Broads of England, now extinct in Britain. Small populations persist in Scandinavia and eastern Europe.
Did You Know?
It went extinct in Britain in the 1950s and has not been seen there since despite extensive surveys.
Vietnamese Flower Mantis
A small, slender flower mantis found in Vietnam and southern China. It has elongated wings with subtle eyespot markings for defense.
Did You Know?
Males are very agile fliers and can navigate dense vegetation at high speed.