Ebony Jewelwing vs Terminalis Spongillafly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ebony Jewelwing | Terminalis Spongillafly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteryx maculata | Sisyra terminalis |
| Order | Odonata | Neuroptera |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Sisyridae |
| Size | 39-57 mm body | 7-10 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Terminalis Spongillafly
A Palearctic spongillafly with dark wing tips found near clean freshwater systems. Indicator of good water quality and healthy sponge populations.
Did You Know?
Its presence near a waterway is considered an indicator of excellent freshwater quality.