Red-eyed Damselfly vs Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-eyed Damselfly | Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erythromma najas | Trachyaretaon carmelae |
| Order | Odonata | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm | 9-13.5 cm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-eyed Damselfly
A stocky blue damselfly with distinctive dark red eyes. It spends most of its time perched on floating lily pads rather than bankside vegetation.
Did You Know?
It is almost always found sitting on lily pads far from shore, unlike most damselflies.
Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect
A robust, thorny stick insect from the Philippines reaching up to 13.5 cm. It has rough, bark-like texture on its body surface.
Did You Know?
Its heavily textured body makes it look exactly like a piece of rough bark when motionless.