Familiar Bluet vs Bladetail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Familiar Bluet | Bladetail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Enallagma civile | Lindenia tetraphylla |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 28-37 mm | 55-65 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Bladetail
A large gomphid dragonfly with leaf-shaped abdominal expansions at the tail.
Did You Know?
It has declined dramatically due to loss of large natural lakes in the Mediterranean.