Broad-bodied Chaser vs Eastern Forktail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-bodied Chaser | Eastern Forktail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libellula depressa | Ischnura verticalis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 39-48 mm body length | 21-33 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Broad-bodied Chaser
A stocky dragonfly with a distinctly flattened, broad abdomen that is powder-blue in males and golden-brown in females. It is often the first dragonfly to colonise new garden ponds.
Did You Know?
It can appear at a new garden pond within days of it being filled with water.
Eastern Forktail
A small damselfly where males are green and black with a blue tail tip. Young females are bright orange but turn olive-grey with age.
Did You Know?
Young females are striking bright orange, a color they lose completely as they mature.