Banded Pennant vs Hine's Emerald Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Pennant | Hine's Emerald Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Celithemis fasciata | Somatochlora hineana |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Corduliidae |
| Size | 35-40mm | 5-6 cm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Hine's Emerald Dragonfly
A brilliant green-eyed emerald dragonfly found in calcareous spring-fed wetlands. It is one of the most endangered dragonflies in North America.
Did You Know?
Its larvae take two to four years to develop in the cold, mineral-rich groundwater of fens.