Wallace's Longhorn vs Giant Hawaiian Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wallace's Longhorn | Giant Hawaiian Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Batocera wallacei | Anax strenuus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 40-70 mm | 10-13 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Indonesia, New Guinea | United States |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Endangered |
Wallace's Longhorn
A large longhorn beetle named after the naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace. Mottled brown and cream coloring provides excellent camouflage.
Did You Know?
Named after Alfred Russel Wallace, who co-discovered the theory of evolution by natural selection.
Giant Hawaiian Darner
The largest dragonfly in the United States, endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. It patrols forest streams and pools in native montane forest.
Did You Know?
Ancient Hawaiians called it the 'pinao' and considered it a guardian spirit of fresh water.