Aurora Bluetail Damselfly vs Azure Damselfly of Azores
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aurora Bluetail Damselfly | Azure Damselfly of Azores |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ischnura aurora | Ischnura hastata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | Body 2-3 cm; wingspan 3-4 cm | 2.5-3 cm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Australia, Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia | Portugal |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Aurora Bluetail Damselfly
A delicate damselfly with a bright orange-and-blue tail tip, found across the Pacific region. It is one of the most widespread damselflies in the Southern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
Females come in multiple color forms, a strategy thought to reduce unwanted attention from persistent males.
Azure Damselfly of Azores
On the Azores, this species has evolved the only known all-female population of any odonate. These females reproduce through parthenogenesis.
Did You Know?
The Azores population is entirely female and reproduces without mating, a phenomenon unique among dragonflies and damselflies.