Azure Damselfly of Azores vs Kirby's Dropwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Azure Damselfly of Azores | Kirby's Dropwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ischnura hastata | Trithemis kirbyi |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 2.5-3 cm | 30-37 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Portugal | Africa, Asia, Europe |
| 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.
Kirby's Dropwing
A bright orange-red dragonfly widespread across Africa and into southern Asia. Males have distinctive orange wing bases and red veins.
Did You Know?
It has recently colonized southern Europe via the Middle East, now breeding in Spain and Italy.