Desert Firetail Damselfly vs Scarlet Percher
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Firetail Damselfly | Scarlet Percher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Telebasis salva | Diplacodes haematodes |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 25-32 mm | Body 3-4 cm; wingspan 5-6 cm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Australia, Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Desert Firetail Damselfly
A bright red damselfly found at ponds and streams in the arid American Southwest. Males are vivid crimson while females are duller brown.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most heat-tolerant damselflies, actively flying in temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius.
Scarlet Percher
A brilliant scarlet-red dragonfly found across northern and inland Australia. Males are among the most vividly colored dragonflies on the continent.
Did You Know?
It is a nomadic species that rapidly colonizes temporary pools formed after heavy rain in arid regions.