Familiar Bluet vs San Francisco Forktail Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Familiar Bluet | San Francisco Forktail Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Enallagma civile | Ischnura gemina |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 28-37 mm | 2.5-3 cm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
San Francisco Forktail Damselfly
A tiny damselfly restricted to a few freshwater ponds near the San Francisco Bay coast. It is threatened by urban encroachment and invasive plants.
Did You Know?
This species is nearly identical to the common Pacific forktail and can only be distinguished by close examination.