Golden-Ringed Dragonfly vs Norfolk Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden-Ringed Dragonfly | Norfolk Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordulegaster boltonii | Coenagrion armatum |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Cordulegastridae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 76-84 mm wingspan | 28-32 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Golden-Ringed Dragonfly
The longest dragonfly in Britain, adorned with bold black and yellow rings along its body. Females have a conspicuous ovipositor used to inject eggs into stream beds.
Did You Know?
The larvae of golden-ringed dragonflies live buried in stream sediment for up to five years before emerging as adults, ambushing prey from their sandy hideouts.
Norfolk Damselfly
A critically rare damselfly once found in the Norfolk Broads of England, now extinct in Britain. Small populations persist in Scandinavia and eastern Europe.
Did You Know?
It went extinct in Britain in the 1950s and has not been seen there since despite extensive surveys.