Emerald-spotted Flatwing Damselfly vs Small Red Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emerald-spotted Flatwing Damselfly | Small Red Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phaon iridipennis | Ceriagrion tenellum |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm body length | 25-35mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda) | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Small Red Damselfly
A delicate damselfly where males are almost entirely red, a rare color for damselflies. Females come in several color forms. It is a weak flier that stays close to waterside vegetation.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only genuinely red damselflies in Europe, with males displaying a vivid scarlet color.