Small Milkweed Bug vs Relict Himalayan Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Milkweed Bug | Relict Himalayan Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lygaeus kalmii | Epiophlebia laidlawi |
| Order | Hemiptera | Odonata |
| Family | Lygaeidae | Epiophlebiidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 5-6 cm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | India, Nepal, Bhutan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Small Milkweed Bug
A boldly patterned red-and-black seed bug that feeds on milkweed seeds and sequesters toxic cardiac glycosides. Its warning coloration advertises its chemical defense to predators.
Did You Know?
It stores milkweed toxins in its body, making it taste terrible to birds and other predators that try to eat it.
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.