Blue-eyed Darner vs Reunion Riverjack
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue-eyed Darner | Reunion Riverjack |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhionaeschna multicolor | Zygonyx elisabethae |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 60-70mm | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Reunion |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Blue-eyed Darner
A large darner dragonfly with striking bright blue eyes and blue spots on a brown body. It is one of the most common large dragonflies in western North America. It hunts in prolonged patrol flights.
Did You Know?
Its brilliant blue eyes are among the most vivid in the insect world and can be seen from several meters away.
Reunion Riverjack
A large dragonfly endemic to the island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean. It patrols waterfalls and fast-flowing mountain streams.
Did You Know?
Deforestation and damming of Reunion's rivers have severely reduced its available breeding habitat.