Ebony Jewelwing vs Bladetail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ebony Jewelwing | Bladetail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteryx maculata | Lindenia tetraphylla |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 39-57 mm body | 55-65 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Ebony Jewelwing
A stunning damselfly with entirely jet-black wings (males) or smoky wings with white spots (females). Males perform a courtship display by opening and closing their dark wings.
Did You Know?
Male ebony jewelwings perform a butterfly-like courtship dance, slowly fluttering their dramatic black wings to catch sunlight and impress females perched on streamside vegetation.
Bladetail
A large gomphid dragonfly with leaf-shaped abdominal expansions at the tail.
Did You Know?
It has declined dramatically due to loss of large natural lakes in the Mediterranean.