Vagrant Emperor vs Broad-bodied Chaser
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Vagrant Emperor | Broad-bodied Chaser |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anax ephippiger | Libellula depressa |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 60-70 mm | 39-48 mm body length |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa, Europe, Asia | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Vagrant Emperor
A nomadic dragonfly that wanders vast distances across Africa, Europe, and Asia. It has a sandy-brown body with a distinctive blue saddle marking on the abdomen.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most migratory dragonflies, regularly crossing the Sahara Desert and reaching northern Europe.
Broad-bodied Chaser
A stocky dragonfly with a distinctly flattened, broad abdomen that is powder-blue in males and golden-brown in females. It is often the first dragonfly to colonise new garden ponds.
Did You Know?
It can appear at a new garden pond within days of it being filled with water.