Flame Skimmer vs Amazonian Leafhopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flame Skimmer | Amazonian Leafhopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libellula saturata | Propetes schmidti |
| Order | Odonata | Hemiptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Cicadellidae |
| Size | 65-72 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | South America (Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Flame Skimmer
A brilliantly red-orange dragonfly found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Males are unmistakable with their entirely flame-colored body and wings.
Did You Know?
Flame skimmers are frequently attracted to swimming pools and hot tubs, which they mistake for warm natural springs ideal for breeding.
Amazonian Leafhopper
A colorful leafhopper with a bright green body adorned with red and blue markings. It feeds on the sap of various understory plants in Amazonian forests. Like many leafhoppers, it is capable of powerful jumping to escape predators.
Did You Know?
It can jump over 100 times its body length in a single leap, using a catapult mechanism in its hind legs.