Shadow Darner vs Seychelles Cascader
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shadow Darner | Seychelles Cascader |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeshna umbrosa | Zygonyx hookeri |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 65-75 mm | 5-6.5 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Seychelles |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Shadow Darner
A large, dark darner that hunts in shaded forest edges during evening hours. It is widespread across North America in wooded habitats.
Did You Know?
It is a crepuscular hunter, most active during the dim lighting of dawn and dusk.
Seychelles Cascader
A large dragonfly endemic to the Seychelles that breeds in fast-flowing streams and waterfalls. Adults hawk insects over cascading water.
Did You Know?
It is one of only two dragonfly species found exclusively in the Seychelles archipelago.