Swamp Darner vs Australian Emerald
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Swamp Darner | Australian Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Austroaeschna parvistigma | Hemicordulia australiae |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Corduliidae |
| Size | Body 5-6 cm; wingspan 7-8 cm | Body 4-5 cm; wingspan 6-7 cm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Australia | Australia, New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Swamp Darner
A medium-sized brown and blue darner dragonfly found along shaded creeks in southeastern Australia. It has small stigmata on the wings, giving it its scientific name.
Did You Know?
Males patrol low along creeks in deep shade, a behavior unusual among dragonflies that typically prefer sun.
Australian Emerald
A metallic green-eyed dragonfly common near ponds and slow streams across Australia. It hovers sentrylike over water, earning its alternate name of Sentry Dragonfly.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes called the Sentry Dragonfly because it hovers motionless over water for extended periods.