Wandering Percher vs Emperor Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wandering Percher | Emperor Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diplacodes bipunctata | Anax imperator |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | Body 2.5-3 cm; wingspan 4-5 cm | 66-84 mm body, 78 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia, Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia | Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Wandering Percher
A small dragonfly where males turn deep red with maturity while females remain yellow and brown. It is one of Australia's most abundant and adaptable dragonflies.
Did You Know?
It is often the first dragonfly to colonize newly created water bodies such as garden ponds.
Emperor Dragonfly
One of the largest dragonflies in Europe. Powerful flier that patrols territories along waterways. Can fly at speeds up to 54 km/h and catch prey mid-flight with near-perfect accuracy.
Did You Know?
Emperor dragonflies have a prey capture success rate of 95% — the highest of any predator on Earth. Lions succeed only 25% of the time.