Mediterranean Drilus vs Seychelles Cascader
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mediterranean Drilus | Seychelles Cascader |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Drilus mauritanicus | Zygonyx hookeri |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Drilidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm (male), 15-20 mm (female) | 5-6.5 cm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North Africa, Mediterranean | Seychelles |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Mediterranean Drilus
A North African drilus beetle with small winged males bearing brown elytra and pectinate antennae. The larviform females are specialized predators of Mediterranean land snails.
Did You Know?
After consuming a snail, the female lays her eggs inside the empty snail shell, which also serves as protection for the developing larvae.
Seychelles Cascader
A large dragonfly endemic to the Seychelles that breeds in fast-flowing streams and waterfalls. Adults hawk insects over cascading water.
Did You Know?
It is one of only two dragonfly species found exclusively in the Seychelles archipelago.