Green Flatid Planthopper vs Red-eyed Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Flatid Planthopper | Red-eyed Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Flatormenis proxima | Erythromma najas |
| Order | Hemiptera | Odonata |
| Family | Flatidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 30-36 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern United States, Caribbean | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Flatid Planthopper
A delicate bright green planthopper with broad, leaf-like wings held tent-like over the body. When grouped on a stem, multiple individuals together resemble a cluster of leaves.
Did You Know?
Nymphs produce long waxy filaments from their abdomens that trail behind them like a white fluffy tail, earning them the nickname 'fluffy bugs'.
Red-eyed Damselfly
A stocky blue damselfly with distinctive dark red eyes. It spends most of its time perched on floating lily pads rather than bankside vegetation.
Did You Know?
It is almost always found sitting on lily pads far from shore, unlike most damselflies.