Ghost Darner vs Common Spreadwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ghost Darner | Common Spreadwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anax longipes | Lestes sponsa |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Lestidae |
| Size | 73-80 mm | 35-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ghost Darner
A large green-eyed dragonfly with a distinctively long reddish-brown abdomen.
Did You Know?
Males patrol over water with a conspicuous undulating flight pattern.
Common Spreadwing
A slender metallic green damselfly that characteristically holds its wings half-open at rest. It is widespread across Europe and northern Asia.
Did You Know?
Spreadwing damselflies lay their eggs into the stems of plants above the waterline, and the eggs overwinter before hatching when water levels rise in spring.