Sapphire Flutterer vs Aldabra Giant Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sapphire Flutterer | Aldabra Giant Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhyothemis triangularis | Hemianax ephippiger |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 30-38mm | 60-70 mm body; 90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | Aldabra, Seychelles, Indian Ocean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sapphire Flutterer
A small dragonfly with sapphire-blue metallic patches on its hindwings. It has a fluttering, butterfly-like flight pattern. Males display their iridescent wings in courtship flights over ponds.
Did You Know?
Its butterfly-like flight and metallic blue wings make it look more like a jeweled butterfly than a dragonfly.
Aldabra Giant Dragonfly
A powerful migratory dragonfly found on Aldabra Atoll and across the Indian Ocean region. It undertakes long-distance flights over open ocean.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few dragonflies known to cross entire oceans during migration.