Paddle-tailed Darner vs Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Paddle-tailed Darner | Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeshna palmata | Nesobasis erythrops |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 65-75 mm | 3-4 cm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Fiji |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Paddle-tailed Darner
A large, boldly marked darner of western North America with distinctive paddle-shaped cerci. Males have bright blue and green abdominal spots.
Did You Know?
Its uniquely flattened, paddle-shaped cerci are unlike those of any other North American darner.
Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly
An endemic Fijian damselfly found along shaded forest streams on Viti Levu. Males have distinctive red eyes and metallic green bodies.
Did You Know?
Fiji has over 20 endemic Nesobasis damselfly species, one of the richest island damselfly radiations.