Blue-fronted Dancer vs Red Helen
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue-fronted Dancer | Red Helen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Argia apicalis | Papilio helenus |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 28-38 mm | 110-140 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blue-fronted Dancer
A robust damselfly with vivid blue coloring found in eastern North America. It prefers streams and rivers rather than still water.
Did You Know?
Unlike most pond damselflies, dancers are adapted to flowing water and perch on streamside rocks.
Red Helen
A large, elegant swallowtail butterfly with black wings marked by large creamy-white patches on the hindwings and red crescents along the hindwing margin. It has a slow, sailing flight.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar has an osmeterium, a bright orange forked organ behind the head that releases a foul smell to deter predators.