American Rubyspot vs Canada Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | American Rubyspot | Canada Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hetaerina americana | Aeshna canadensis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm | 62-72 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
American Rubyspot
A graceful damselfly with brilliant ruby-red patches at the base of the wings in males. Its metallic red-bronze body gleams in sunlight along stream banks.
Did You Know?
Males aggressively defend stream territories, clashing with rivals by displaying their ruby wing patches.
Canada Darner
A common large darner of northeastern North America with blue and green markings. Its notched thoracic stripes help distinguish it from similar species.
Did You Know?
Its thoracic side stripes have a distinctive notch that separates it from the very similar Lake Darner.