Azure Damselfly vs Sand-Dwelling Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Azure Damselfly | Sand-Dwelling Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coenagrion puella | Molanna angustata |
| Order | Odonata | Trichoptera |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Molannidae |
| Size | 33-36 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Northern 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.
Sand-Dwelling Caddis
A caddisfly whose larvae build flattened shield-shaped cases from sand grains. The wide case acts like a snowshoe, preventing the larva from sinking in soft sediment.
Did You Know?
Its case has lateral flanges that distribute weight and prevent sinking into soft sand.