Snail-killing Fly vs Giant Hawaiian Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snail-killing Fly | Giant Hawaiian Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetanocera elata | Anax strenuus |
| Order | Diptera | Odonata |
| Family | Sciomyzidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 10-13 cm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North America | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Snail-killing Fly
A wetland fly whose larvae are specialized predators or parasitoids of land snails. It has been investigated as a biocontrol agent for pest snails.
Did You Know?
Larvae enter the snail's shell and consume it alive over several days.
Giant Hawaiian Darner
The largest dragonfly in the United States, endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. It patrols forest streams and pools in native montane forest.
Did You Know?
Ancient Hawaiians called it the 'pinao' and considered it a guardian spirit of fresh water.