Banded Demoiselle vs Reunion Riverjack
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Demoiselle | Reunion Riverjack |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteryx splendens | Zygonyx elisabethae |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 45-48 mm wingspan | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Reunion |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
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.
Reunion Riverjack
A large dragonfly endemic to the island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean. It patrols waterfalls and fast-flowing mountain streams.
Did You Know?
Deforestation and damming of Reunion's rivers have severely reduced its available breeding habitat.