Twelve-Spotted Skimmer vs Giant Japygid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twelve-Spotted Skimmer | Giant Japygid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libellula pulchella | Metajapyx subterraneus |
| Order | Odonata | Diplura |
| Family | Libellulidae | Japygidae |
| Size | 65-75 mm wingspan | 10-20 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Caves |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Twelve-Spotted Skimmer
A showy dragonfly with three dark spots on each wing, totaling twelve. Mature males develop additional white spots between the dark ones.
Did You Know?
Despite the name twelve-spotted, mature males actually have 24 wing markings when the white pruinose spots are included.
Giant Japygid
One of the larger diplurans, found in deep soil and caves in southern Europe. It is a voracious predator of other soil invertebrates.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few diplurans large enough to be visible to the naked eye without magnification.