Common Blue Damselfly vs Selika Dropwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Blue Damselfly | Selika Dropwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Enallagma cyathigerum | Trithemis selika |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 29-36 mm body | 35-45 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Blue Damselfly
One of the most widespread damselflies. Males are sky blue with black markings. Forms mating wheels — a unique heart-shaped position during copulation.
Did You Know?
Damselflies form a unique heart shape when mating — the male grasps the female behind her head, and she curls her abdomen forward to meet his reproductive organs.
Selika Dropwing
A robust dragonfly with crimson to dark red coloration in mature males and brown in females. It perches conspicuously on waterside vegetation with wings held forward.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most commonly seen dragonflies in Madagascar, even found in urban parks and garden ponds in Antananarivo.