Four-Spotted Chaser vs Northern Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Four-Spotted Chaser | Northern Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libellula quadrimaculata | Coenagrion johanssoni |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 60-70 mm wingspan | 28-35 mm body length |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Northern Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Four-Spotted Chaser
A medium-sized dragonfly with two dark spots on the leading edge of each wing, totaling four. It is one of the most widespread dragonflies in the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
This species occasionally undertakes mass migrations in Europe, with millions of individuals seen flying together in a single direction.
Northern Damselfly
A delicate blue and black damselfly with narrow wings held together above the body at rest. Males have a distinctive blue pattern on the abdomen. It breeds in bog pools and marshy lakeshores.
Did You Know?
This damselfly has one of the most northerly distributions of any odonate, surviving in habitats where the breeding season lasts only a few weeks.