Relict Himalayan Dragonfly vs Cederberg Heelwalker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Relict Himalayan Dragonfly | Cederberg Heelwalker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epiophlebia laidlawi | Austrophasma cederbergense |
| Order | Odonata | Mantophasmatodea |
| Family | Epiophlebiidae | Austrophasmatidae |
| Size | 5-6 cm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | India, Nepal, Bhutan | Southern Africa, South Africa |
| Conservation | Endangered | Data Deficient |
Relict Himalayan Dragonfly
A living fossil dragonfly from the Himalayas that retains features of both dragonflies and damselflies. It breeds in cold mountain streams above 1800 m.
Did You Know?
Its family dates back to the Jurassic period, making it one of the most primitive living dragonflies.
Cederberg Heelwalker
A predatory heelwalker found in the Cederberg Mountains of South Africa. It is greenish-brown and well-camouflaged among fynbos shrubs.
Did You Know?
Females eat the male after mating, similar to praying mantises, despite being in an entirely different order.