Blue-eyed Darner vs Yellow-spotted Tree Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue-eyed Darner | Yellow-spotted Tree Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhionaeschna multicolor | Platycypha caligata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Chlorocyphidae |
| Size | 60-70mm | 3-4 cm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Yellow-spotted Tree Damselfly
A colorful damselfly from African forest streams with males showing bright red and white leg flags. Males wave their colorful legs to attract females.
Did You Know?
Males perform elaborate leg-flagging displays, lifting their brightly colored tibiae to signal to females.