Bush Giant Dragonfly vs Azure Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bush Giant Dragonfly | Azure Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Uropetala carovei | Coenagrion puella |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Petaluridae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 80-90 mm body length, 130 mm wingspan | 33-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Oceania (New Zealand) | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bush Giant Dragonfly
New Zealand's largest dragonfly and one of the most ancient dragonfly lineages in the world. Its larvae live in burrows in muddy seepages in native bush for several years. Adults patrol forest clearings and can be heard before they are seen due to their loud wing noise.
Did You Know?
The larvae dig burrows in muddy hillsides and ambush prey from the entrance, spending up to seven years underground before emerging as adults.
Azure Damselfly
A delicate bright blue and black damselfly and one of the most abundant damselfly species in Europe. Males display a U-shaped mark on the second abdominal segment.
Did You Know?
Mating pairs fly in tandem with the male gripping the female behind the head, forming a distinctive heart-shaped wheel during copulation.