Wandering Percher vs White-faced Darter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wandering Percher | White-faced Darter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diplacodes bipunctata | Leucorrhinia dubia |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | Body 2.5-3 cm; wingspan 4-5 cm | 33-37mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Australia, Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
White-faced Darter
A small dragonfly with a distinctive white face and red markings on a dark body. It is a specialist of acidic bog pools with Sphagnum moss. Males hover over pools displaying their white face.
Did You Know?
It is so dependent on intact peatland bogs that its presence indicates a healthy, undrained peat ecosystem.