Selika Dropwing vs Arctic Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Selika Dropwing | Arctic Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trithemis selika | Amauronematus abnormis |
| Order | Odonata | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Arctic Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Arctic Canada, Alaska |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Selika Dropwing
A robust dragonfly with crimson to dark red coloration in mature males and brown in females. It perches conspicuously on waterside vegetation with wings held forward.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most commonly seen dragonflies in Madagascar, even found in urban parks and garden ponds in Antananarivo.
Arctic Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly associated with willows in Arctic and subarctic regions. Females use their saw-like ovipositor to cut slits in willow leaves and stems for egg-laying. Larvae resemble caterpillars and feed openly on leaves.
Did You Know?
Arctic sawfly larvae can produce silk pads to anchor themselves to willow leaves during strong tundra winds.