Globe Skimmer vs Ebony Jewelwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Globe Skimmer | Ebony Jewelwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pantala flavescens | Calopteryx maculata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 45-50 mm body | 39-57 mm body |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide (tropical and subtropical) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Globe Skimmer
Holds the record for the longest insect migration — crossing the Indian Ocean from India to East Africa, a journey of over 14,000 km across multiple generations.
Did You Know?
The globe skimmer dragonfly makes the longest over-water migration of any insect — flying 14,000-18,000 km across the Indian Ocean, aided by seasonal monsoon winds.
Ebony Jewelwing
A stunning damselfly with entirely jet-black wings (males) or smoky wings with white spots (females). Males perform a courtship display by opening and closing their dark wings.
Did You Know?
Male ebony jewelwings perform a butterfly-like courtship dance, slowly fluttering their dramatic black wings to catch sunlight and impress females perched on streamside vegetation.