Emerald-spotted Flatwing Damselfly vs Water Measurer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emerald-spotted Flatwing Damselfly | Water Measurer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phaon iridipennis | Hydrometra australis |
| Order | Odonata | Hemiptera |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Hydrometridae |
| Size | 40-50 mm body length | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda) | Americas, from southern United States to South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Water Measurer
A very slender, elongate semi-aquatic bug that walks slowly on water surfaces in the Americas. Its head is exceptionally long and narrow with a small rostrum at the tip. It moves with slow, deliberate steps along pond margins.
Did You Know?
It is so lightweight that it can walk on the water surface without breaking the surface tension, leaving no visible dimples where its feet contact the water.