Forest Demoiselle vs Black-winged Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Forest Demoiselle | Black-winged Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteryx syriaca | Calopteryx atrata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 44-50 mm | 55-68mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Asia, Europe | Asia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Forest Demoiselle
A Near Eastern demoiselle found along streams in the Levant region. Males have dark wings with blue-green metallic body coloring.
Did You Know?
It is restricted to a small number of streams in the Levant, making it one of the rarest Calopteryx species.
Black-winged Damselfly
A large damselfly where males have entirely black iridescent wings with a metallic blue-green body. Females have dark smoky-brown wings. It inhabits clean streams in East Asia.
Did You Know?
In Japan it is called 'haguro-tonbo' (black-winged dragonfly) and is considered a symbol of good fortune.