Familiar Bluet vs Downy Emerald
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Familiar Bluet | Downy Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Enallagma civile | Cordulia aenea |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Corduliidae |
| Size | 28-37 mm | 47-53mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, 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.
Downy Emerald
A metallic green dragonfly with a distinctive downy thorax covered in fine golden hairs. Males patrol tirelessly along woodland lake edges. Its bright green eyes are a key identification feature.
Did You Know?
Males patrol relentlessly along a fixed beat at the water's edge, often for hours without stopping.