Common Bluetail vs Borneo River Cruiser
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Bluetail | Borneo River Cruiser |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ischnura elegans | Macromia cingulata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Macromiidae |
| Size | 27-35 mm | 7-8.5 cm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Malaysia, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Common Bluetail
A small damselfly with a distinctive blue tail-light on segment eight of the abdomen. Females occur in multiple color forms including violet, green, and brown.
Did You Know?
Females exist in at least five distinct color forms, a level of polymorphism rare among damselflies.
Borneo River Cruiser
A large fast-flying dragonfly of pristine river systems in Borneo. It patrols long stretches of river with a distinctive cruising flight pattern.
Did You Know?
River cruiser dragonflies rarely perch, spending almost their entire adult life on the wing.