Banded Pennant vs Familiar Bluet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Pennant | Familiar Bluet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Celithemis fasciata | Enallagma civile |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 35-40mm | 28-37 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Banded Pennant
A medium-sized dragonfly with bold dark bands across all four wings. Its body is dark with reddish markings. It perches prominently on the tips of twigs near water.
Did You Know?
It perches at the very tips of twigs, looking like a tiny flag waving in the wind.
Familiar Bluet
One of the most common and widespread bluet damselflies in North America. Males are bright blue with black markings on the upper abdomen.
Did You Know?
It is the most frequently encountered damselfly species across most of the United States.