Canada Darner vs San Francisco Forktail Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canada Darner | San Francisco Forktail Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeshna canadensis | Ischnura gemina |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 62-72 mm | 2.5-3 cm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Canada Darner
A common large darner of northeastern North America with blue and green markings. Its notched thoracic stripes help distinguish it from similar species.
Did You Know?
Its thoracic side stripes have a distinctive notch that separates it from the very similar Lake Darner.
San Francisco Forktail Damselfly
A tiny damselfly restricted to a few freshwater ponds near the San Francisco Bay coast. It is threatened by urban encroachment and invasive plants.
Did You Know?
This species is nearly identical to the common Pacific forktail and can only be distinguished by close examination.