Twin-lobed Deer Fly vs Giant Petaltail Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twin-lobed Deer Fly | Giant Petaltail Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysops relictus | Petalura ingentissima |
| Order | Diptera | Odonata |
| Family | Tabanidae | Petaluridae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 85 mm body, 125 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Twin-lobed Deer Fly
A golden-green eyed deer fly with distinctive dark wing markings. It breeds in peaty wetlands and bogs across northern regions.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most common biting flies encountered in northern European bogs.
Giant Petaltail Dragonfly
Australias largest dragonfly and one of the most primitive living species, belonging to a family dating back to the Jurassic period. Larvae live in swamp burrows for years.
Did You Know?
This dragonfly is a living fossil — its family dates back 150 million years to the Jurassic, and larvae dig burrows in swamps where they may live for over a decade.