Black-winged Damselfly vs Alpine Marsh Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-winged Damselfly | Alpine Marsh Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteryx atrata | Elgiva solicita |
| Order | Odonata | Diptera |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Sciomyzidae |
| Size | 55-68mm | 5-8 mm body length |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Meadows |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Asia | Europe, Alps |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black-winged Damselfly
A large damselfly where males have entirely black iridescent wings with a metallic blue-green body. Females have dark smoky-brown wings. It inhabits clean streams in East Asia.
Did You Know?
In Japan it is called 'haguro-tonbo' (black-winged dragonfly) and is considered a symbol of good fortune.
Alpine Marsh Fly
A snail-killing fly of wet alpine meadows and bogs. Its larvae are specialist predators of aquatic snails.
Did You Know?
Each larva can consume multiple snails during its development.