Hairy Dragonfly vs Neon Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hairy Dragonfly | Neon Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachytron pratense | Libellula croceipennis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 54-63mm | 48-55 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hairy Dragonfly
The earliest-emerging hawker dragonfly in Europe, with a distinctively hairy thorax. Males have blue and green markings on a dark body. It flies along ditches and reed-fringed waterways.
Did You Know?
It emerges up to two months earlier than other hawkers, giving it exclusive access to spring insect prey.
Neon Skimmer
A brilliantly red dragonfly of the American Southwest with amber-tinted wings. Males are an intense fluorescent red that seems to glow in sunlight.
Did You Know?
Its neon-red coloring is so vivid that it appears to fluoresce in bright sunlight.