Oriental Demoiselle vs Giant Petaltail Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oriental Demoiselle | Giant Petaltail Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteryx cornelia | Petalura ingentissima |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Petaluridae |
| Size | 50-58 mm | 85 mm body, 125 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Oriental Demoiselle
A Japanese demoiselle with shimmering blue-black wings and a metallic green body. It is endemic to Japan's clean mountain streams.
Did You Know?
It is endemic to Japan and is considered an indicator species for clean mountain water quality.
Giant Petaltail Dragonfly
Australias largest dragonfly and one of the most primitive living species, belonging to a family dating back to the Jurassic period. Larvae live in swamp burrows for years.
Did You Know?
This dragonfly is a living fossil — its family dates back 150 million years to the Jurassic, and larvae dig burrows in swamps where they may live for over a decade.