Relict Himalayan Dragonfly vs Giant Darner Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Relict Himalayan Dragonfly | Giant Darner Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epiophlebia laidlawi | Tetracanthagyna plagiata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Epiophlebiidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 5-6 cm | 100-115 mm body, 160 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | India, Nepal, Bhutan | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Thailand, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
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.
Giant Darner Dragonfly
One of the largest dragonflies in the world, with a wingspan exceeding 16 cm. The body is brown with green markings and the wings are tinted amber. It is a powerful crepuscular hunter.
Did You Know?
It hunts at dusk and dawn when most dragonflies are inactive, using its enormous eyes optimized for low-light vision.