Emerald-spotted Flatwing Damselfly vs Ancient Greenling
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emerald-spotted Flatwing Damselfly | Ancient Greenling |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phaon iridipennis | Hemiphlebia mirabilis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Hemiphlebiidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm body length | 20-25 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda) | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Emerald-spotted Flatwing Damselfly
A stunning damselfly with metallic green and blue body and broad, iridescent wings with emerald spots. Males display by opening and closing their wings to attract females along streams.
Did You Know?
Males perform elaborate courtship displays, hovering in front of females while slowly fanning their iridescent wings to catch the sunlight.
Ancient Greenling
The sole surviving member of one of the most ancient damselfly families on Earth.
Did You Know?
It is considered a living fossil and the most phylogenetically isolated odonate alive.