Eastern Pondhawk vs Slaty Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Pondhawk | Slaty Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erythemis simplicicollis | Libellula incesta |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 55-63 mm wingspan | 45-52 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eastern Pondhawk
A robust skimmer dragonfly where mature males are powdery blue and females are vivid green. It is an aggressive predator that ambushes prey from low perches.
Did You Know?
Eastern pondhawks are fierce predators that regularly attack and eat other dragonflies, including species larger than themselves.
Slaty Skimmer
A dark, slate-blue dragonfly of eastern North America. Mature males are uniformly dark blue-black, making them distinctive at ponds.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few North American dragonflies where males are almost entirely dark blue-black.