Wandering Percher vs Tau Emerald
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wandering Percher | Tau Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diplacodes bipunctata | Hemicordulia tau |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Corduliidae |
| Size | Body 2.5-3 cm; wingspan 4-5 cm | 55-60mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Australia, Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia | Oceania |
| 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.
Tau Emerald
A metallic emerald-green dragonfly with bright green eyes and a distinctive T-shaped yellow marking on the abdomen. It is one of the most common dragonflies in Australia. Males patrol relentlessly.
Did You Know?
The yellow tau-shaped mark on its abdomen gives it both its scientific and common name.