Xanthostigma Snakefly vs Japanese Emperor Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Xanthostigma Snakefly | Japanese Emperor Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthostigma xanthostigma | Anax parthenope julius |
| Order | Raphidioptera | Odonata |
| Family | Raphidiidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 70-80 mm body length |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | East Asia, Japan/Korea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Xanthostigma Snakefly
A snakefly with a distinctive yellow wing stigma from which it derives its name. It is found in European woodlands where it hunts small insects on tree trunks.
Did You Know?
Snakefly larvae develop under bark where they are voracious predators of bark beetle larvae and other wood-boring insects.
Japanese Emperor Dragonfly
A large hawker dragonfly and one of the most powerful aerial predators in Japanese wetlands. Known as 'gin-yanma' for its silvery-blue markings. Males patrol territories aggressively over ponds.
Did You Know?
This dragonfly can fly at speeds exceeding 30 km/h and catch prey in mid-air using its legs as a basket-like scoop.