Tanzanian Heelwalker vs Paddle-tailed Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tanzanian Heelwalker | Paddle-tailed Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tanzaniophasma subsolana | Aeshna palmata |
| Order | Mantophasmatodea | Odonata |
| Family | Tanzaniophasmatidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 65-75 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Africa, Tanzania | North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Tanzanian Heelwalker
Known only from a single museum specimen from Tanzania, this enigmatic heelwalker represents the only known East African member of its order. Its biology remains almost completely unknown.
Did You Know?
This species was described from a specimen collected decades before Mantophasmatodea was recognized as a new order.
Paddle-tailed Darner
A large, boldly marked darner of western North America with distinctive paddle-shaped cerci. Males have bright blue and green abdominal spots.
Did You Know?
Its uniquely flattened, paddle-shaped cerci are unlike those of any other North American darner.