Familiar Bluet vs Aurora Bluetail Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Familiar Bluet | Aurora Bluetail Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Enallagma civile | Ischnura aurora |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 28-37 mm | Body 2-3 cm; wingspan 3-4 cm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Australia, Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Familiar Bluet
One of the most common and widespread bluet damselflies in North America. Males are bright blue with black markings on the upper abdomen.
Did You Know?
It is the most frequently encountered damselfly species across most of the United States.
Aurora Bluetail Damselfly
A delicate damselfly with a bright orange-and-blue tail tip, found across the Pacific region. It is one of the most widespread damselflies in the Southern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
Females come in multiple color forms, a strategy thought to reduce unwanted attention from persistent males.