Ancient Greenling vs Red-eyed Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ancient Greenling | Red-eyed Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemiphlebia mirabilis | Erythromma najas |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Hemiphlebiidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm | 30-36 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Ancient Greenling
The sole surviving member of one of the most ancient damselfly families on Earth.
Did You Know?
It is considered a living fossil and the most phylogenetically isolated odonate alive.
Red-eyed Damselfly
A stocky blue damselfly with distinctive dark red eyes. It spends most of its time perched on floating lily pads rather than bankside vegetation.
Did You Know?
It is almost always found sitting on lily pads far from shore, unlike most damselflies.