Stripey Longhorn Beetle vs Three-veined Dragonfly

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Stripey Longhorn Beetle Three-veined Dragonfly
Scientific Name Zographus niveisparsus Neodythemis trinervulata
Order Coleoptera Odonata
Family Cerambycidae Libellulidae
Size 30-50 mm 35-45 mm
Habitat Forests Forests
Diet Wood Feeders Omnivores
Regions Central Africa, West Africa Madagascar
Conservation Least Concern Data Deficient

Stripey Longhorn Beetle

A boldly patterned longhorn with white bands and patches on a dark background. It is found in tropical forests of Central and West Africa.

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Did You Know?

Their striking pattern breaks up their body outline, making them surprisingly difficult to spot against lichen-covered bark.

Three-veined Dragonfly

A small forest dragonfly with a characteristic three-veined wing pattern that distinguishes it from related species. Males are dark with blue reflections.

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Did You Know?

It is one of several Neodythemis species that are extremely difficult to find due to their preference for deep shade within intact forest.