Banded Demoiselle vs Keeled Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Demoiselle | Keeled Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteryx splendens | Orthetrum coerulescens |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 45-48 mm wingspan | 36-45mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Banded Demoiselle
A striking damselfly with metallic blue-green body and distinctive dark wing patches in males. It frequents slow-flowing rivers and streams across Europe.
Did You Know?
Males perform an elaborate fluttering courtship display flight, hovering in front of females to show off their iridescent wing patches.
Keeled Skimmer
A slender dragonfly where mature males develop a powder-blue abdomen. Females and immature males are yellowish-brown. It flies low over shallow boggy streams and seepages.
Did You Know?
It is an indicator species for high-quality wet heathland, and its presence suggests good habitat condition.