Common Bluetail vs Red Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Bluetail | Red Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ischnura elegans | Nomadacris septemfasciata |
| Order | Odonata | Orthoptera |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 27-35 mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Southern Africa, Central Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Red Locust
A large brown and red locust that swarms periodically from outbreak areas in Central and Southern Africa. It has distinctive red hindwings visible in flight.
Did You Know?
The International Red Locust Control Organization was created specifically to monitor and prevent outbreaks of this species.