Azure Damselfly of Azores vs Common Green Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Azure Damselfly of Azores | Common Green Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ischnura hastata | Anax junius |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 2.5-3 cm | 68-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Portugal | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
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.
Common Green Darner
A large migratory dragonfly with a green thorax and blue abdomen found across North America. It undertakes multigenerational migrations spanning thousands of kilometers.
Did You Know?
Green darners migrate in swarms of millions from Canada to Mexico each autumn, with the return journey completed by their offspring the following spring.