African Blue Emperor vs Emerald-spotted Flatwing Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Blue Emperor | Emerald-spotted Flatwing Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anax speratus | Phaon iridipennis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 65-78 mm | 40-50 mm body length |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Blue Emperor
A large, powerful dragonfly widespread across sub-Saharan Africa. Males have a bright blue abdomen and green thorax similar to the European emperor.
Did You Know?
It is Africa's ecological equivalent of the European Blue Emperor, filling the same niche.
Emerald-spotted Flatwing Damselfly
A stunning damselfly with metallic green and blue body and broad, iridescent wings with emerald spots. Males display by opening and closing their wings to attract females along streams.
Did You Know?
Males perform elaborate courtship displays, hovering in front of females while slowly fanning their iridescent wings to catch the sunlight.