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Broad-bodied chaser vs Widow

Both belong to the genus Libellula, so they are close relatives.

Broad-bodied chaser (Libellula depressa)
Broad-bodied chaser LCLeast Concern
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Widow

What is the difference between a broad-bodied chaser and a widow?

Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.

  • Both belong to the genus Libellula, so they are close relatives.

Side by side

Broad-bodied chaserWidow
Scientific nameLibellula depressaLibellula luctuosa
FamilyLibellulidaeLibellulidae
OrderOdonataOdonata
WeightNot recordedNot recorded
Length3.9 cm – 4.8 cmNot recorded
LifespanNot recordedNot recorded
Main foodNot recordedNot recorded
HabitatfreshwaterNot recorded
Conservation statusLeast ConcernNot recorded
Countries recordedNot recorded3

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