Beautiful Demoiselle vs Hyacinth Glider
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Beautiful Demoiselle | Hyacinth Glider |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteryx virgo | Miathyria marcella |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 50-55 mm wingspan | 35-42 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Beautiful Demoiselle
A stunning damselfly with entirely dark-tinted wings in males and bronze-green wings in females. It prefers faster-flowing, well-oxygenated streams.
Did You Know?
Beautiful demoiselles are indicators of clean water quality, as their larvae can only survive in well-oxygenated, unpolluted streams.
Hyacinth Glider
A delicate dragonfly with a violet-tinted thorax and a slender banded abdomen. It is common in the Americas from the southern US to Argentina.
Did You Know?
Its larvae often develop among water hyacinth roots, giving the species its common name.