Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly vs Slaty Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly | Slaty Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nesobasis erythrops | Libellula incesta |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 3-4 cm | 45-52 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Fiji | North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly
An endemic Fijian damselfly found along shaded forest streams on Viti Levu. Males have distinctive red eyes and metallic green bodies.
Did You Know?
Fiji has over 20 endemic Nesobasis damselfly species, one of the richest island damselfly radiations.
Slaty Skimmer
A dark, slate-blue dragonfly of eastern North America. Mature males are uniformly dark blue-black, making them distinctive at ponds.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few North American dragonflies where males are almost entirely dark blue-black.