Wandering Percher vs Green-eyed Hooktail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wandering Percher | Green-eyed Hooktail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diplacodes bipunctata | Paragomphus genei |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | Body 2.5-3 cm; wingspan 4-5 cm | 40-48 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia, Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia | Africa |
| 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.
Green-eyed Hooktail
An African clubtail with bright green eyes and hooked male appendages. It is found along rivers and streams throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Did You Know?
Its bright green eyes are unusually vivid among gomphids, which typically have duller eye colors.