Notch-Tipped Flower Longhorn vs Giant Hawaiian Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Notch-Tipped Flower Longhorn | Giant Hawaiian Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Typocerus sinuatus | Anax strenuus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 9-15 mm | 10-13 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern North America | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Notch-Tipped Flower Longhorn
A yellow longhorn beetle with wavy dark bands across its elytra. It is a common flower visitor in eastern North American forests.
Did You Know?
Its color pattern varies so much that early entomologists described several variants as separate species.
Giant Hawaiian Darner
The largest dragonfly in the United States, endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. It patrols forest streams and pools in native montane forest.
Did You Know?
Ancient Hawaiians called it the 'pinao' and considered it a guardian spirit of fresh water.