Fulvous Forest Skimmer vs Sumac Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fulvous Forest Skimmer | Sumac Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neurothemis fulvia | Blepharida rhois |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm body length | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka) | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Sumac Flea Beetle
A relatively large flea beetle with a mottled brown and tan pattern providing excellent camouflage on sumac bark. Despite its size, it retains the powerful jumping ability of flea beetles.
Did You Know?
Larvae of this beetle carry a shield of their own excrement mixed with toxic compounds from their sumac host plant.