Crimson Marsh Glider vs Twelve-Spotted Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Crimson Marsh Glider | Twelve-Spotted Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trithemis aurora | Libellula pulchella |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 30-38mm | 65-75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Asia, Oceania | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Crimson Marsh Glider
A dazzling dragonfly where males are vivid crimson-pink with rose-tinted wing bases. Females are olive-brown. It perches on vegetation tips near marshes and ponds.
Did You Know?
The brilliant crimson-pink color of the male is among the most vivid of any dragonfly in Asia.
Twelve-Spotted Skimmer
A showy dragonfly with three dark spots on each wing, totaling twelve. Mature males develop additional white spots between the dark ones.
Did You Know?
Despite the name twelve-spotted, mature males actually have 24 wing markings when the white pruinose spots are included.