Black Darter vs Forest Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Darter | Forest Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sympetrum danae | Austroaeschna pulchra |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 29-34mm | Body 5-6 cm; wingspan 7-9 cm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black Darter
Britain s smallest dragonfly where mature males become entirely jet black, unique among European dragonflies. Females and immatures are yellow with black markings. It prefers acidic boggy habitats.
Did You Know?
Males are the only entirely black dragonfly in Europe, making them unmistakable at acidic bog pools.
Forest Darner
A handsome darner dragonfly with blue and brown markings found in temperate forests of eastern Australia. It flies along sunlit gaps in the forest canopy.
Did You Know?
Its genus name Austroaeschna means 'southern darner', reflecting its distribution in temperate Australia.