Fulvous Forest Skimmer vs Australian Emerald
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fulvous Forest Skimmer | Australian Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neurothemis fulvia | Hemicordulia australiae |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Corduliidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm body length | Body 4-5 cm; wingspan 6-7 cm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka) | Australia, New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fulvous Forest Skimmer
A beautiful dragonfly showing dramatic sexual dimorphism. Males have rich amber-orange wings with dark tips, while females have transparent wings with brown markings. It perches frequently on waterside vegetation.
Did You Know?
Males are intensely territorial and perform spectacular aerial dogfights to defend their perching and breeding territories.
Australian Emerald
A metallic green-eyed dragonfly common near ponds and slow streams across Australia. It hovers sentrylike over water, earning its alternate name of Sentry Dragonfly.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes called the Sentry Dragonfly because it hovers motionless over water for extended periods.