Red Locust vs Canada Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Locust | Canada Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nomadacris septemfasciata | Aeshna canadensis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Acrididae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 62-72 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern Africa, Central Africa, East Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red Locust
A large brown and red locust that swarms periodically from outbreak areas in Central and Southern Africa. It has distinctive red hindwings visible in flight.
Did You Know?
The International Red Locust Control Organization was created specifically to monitor and prevent outbreaks of this species.
Canada Darner
A common large darner of northeastern North America with blue and green markings. Its notched thoracic stripes help distinguish it from similar species.
Did You Know?
Its thoracic side stripes have a distinctive notch that separates it from the very similar Lake Darner.