Azure Damselfly vs Dustywing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Azure Damselfly | Dustywing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coenagrion puella | Coniopteryx tineiformis |
| Order | Odonata | Neuroptera |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Coniopterygidae |
| Size | 33-36 mm wingspan | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Orchards |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Azure Damselfly
A delicate bright blue and black damselfly and one of the most abundant damselfly species in Europe. Males display a U-shaped mark on the second abdominal segment.
Did You Know?
Mating pairs fly in tandem with the male gripping the female behind the head, forming a distinctive heart-shaped wheel during copulation.
Dustywing
A tiny moth-like lacewing covered in a white waxy powder that gives it a dusty appearance. It is an important predator of mites and scale insects on trees.
Did You Know?
Dustywings are the smallest of all neuropterans and are often overlooked because they resemble tiny moths.