Azure Damselfly vs Ghost Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Azure Damselfly | Ghost Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coenagrion puella | Anax longipes |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 33-36 mm wingspan | 73-80 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| 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.
Ghost Darner
A large green-eyed dragonfly with a distinctively long reddish-brown abdomen.
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Males patrol over water with a conspicuous undulating flight pattern.