Common Green Darner vs Hyacinth Glider
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Green Darner | Hyacinth Glider |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anax junius | Miathyria marcella |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 68-80 mm wingspan | 35-42 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America | North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Green Darner
A large migratory dragonfly with a green thorax and blue abdomen found across North America. It undertakes multigenerational migrations spanning thousands of kilometers.
Did You Know?
Green darners migrate in swarms of millions from Canada to Mexico each autumn, with the return journey completed by their offspring the following spring.
Hyacinth Glider
A delicate dragonfly with a violet-tinted thorax and a slender banded abdomen. It is common in the Americas from the southern US to Argentina.
Did You Know?
Its larvae often develop among water hyacinth roots, giving the species its common name.