Broad Scarlet vs Blue Dasher
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad Scarlet | Blue Dasher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crocothemis servilia | Pachydiplax longipennis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 38-45mm | 52-58 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Asia, Oceania | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Broad Scarlet
A robust dragonfly where males are brilliant scarlet-red with a broad flattened abdomen. Females are olive-brown. It is one of the most common dragonflies across tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
It is one of the first dragonflies to colonize new water bodies, sometimes arriving within days of a pond being dug.
Blue Dasher
A medium-sized dragonfly with a powdery blue abdomen and metallic green eyes in males. It is one of the most common dragonflies in North America.
Did You Know?
Blue dashers adopt a distinctive obelisk posture in hot weather, pointing their abdomen straight up at the sun to minimize heat absorption.