Black-winged Damselfly vs Violet Dropwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-winged Damselfly | Violet Dropwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteryx atrata | Trithemis annulata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 55-68mm | 32-38 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | Africa, Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Violet Dropwing
A stunning dragonfly where mature males turn deep violet-purple with red wing veins. It is expanding its range northward into southern Europe.
Did You Know?
It has colonized southern Europe from Africa and continues to spread north as temperatures warm.