Broad Scarlet vs Ogasawara Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad Scarlet | Ogasawara Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crocothemis servilia | Rhinocypha ogasawarensis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Chlorocyphidae |
| Size | 38-45mm | 3-4 cm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Asia, Oceania | Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
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.
Ogasawara Damselfly
A striking damselfly endemic to the Bonin (Ogasawara) Islands of Japan. Males display iridescent blue wing patches during courtship.
Did You Know?
The Ogasawara Islands are sometimes called the 'Galapagos of the Orient' for their unique endemic species.