Sinuate-winged Damselfly vs Christmas Island Blue Crab Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sinuate-winged Damselfly | Christmas Island Blue Crab Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tatocnemis sinuatipennis | Paramyia nitens |
| Order | Odonata | Diptera |
| Family | Platycnemididae | Phoridae |
| Size | 35-42 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Christmas Island |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
Sinuate-winged Damselfly
An endemic damselfly with distinctively sinuate or wavy-edged wings, a feature unique among Malagasy odonates. Males have a metallic green thorax and pale blue abdomen.
Did You Know?
The unusual wavy wing shape is found in no other damselfly genus, making Tatocnemis instantly recognizable in the field.
Christmas Island Blue Crab Fly
A tiny fly found on Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean associated with red crab migrations. It lays eggs on injured or dead crabs.
Did You Know?
During the annual red crab migration, these flies congregate in vast swarms along forest trails.