Northern White-faced Darter vs Aldabra Giant Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern White-faced Darter | Aldabra Giant Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucorrhinia rubicunda | Hemianax ephippiger |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm body length | 60-70 mm body; 90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia, subarctic Europe | Aldabra, Seychelles, Indian Ocean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Northern White-faced Darter
A small dragonfly with a dark body, white face, and reddish markings on the abdomen. Males are more brightly colored than females. It breeds in boggy pools surrounded by sphagnum moss in boreal forests.
Did You Know?
Males defend their territory over bog pools with an aggressive aerial display, chasing away rival males and even other dragonfly species.
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.