Norfolk Hawker vs Rice Stem Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Norfolk Hawker | Rice Stem Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anaciaeschna isosceles | Scirpophaga incertulas |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 62-67mm | 20-25 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan) |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Norfolk Hawker
A large brown hawker dragonfly with distinctive green eyes and a yellow triangle on the second abdominal segment. It is associated with grazing marshes containing the water soldier plant.
Did You Know?
It depends on the water soldier plant for egg-laying, making it vulnerable to the loss of this aquatic plant.
Rice Stem Borer
A small white moth whose larvae bore into rice stems, causing the devastating symptoms known as 'dead heart' in vegetative stage and 'white ear' in reproductive stage. It is one of the most serious pests of rice in Asia.
Did You Know?
A single larva can destroy an entire rice tiller by boring into the stem and feeding on internal tissue from the inside out.