Halloween Pennant vs Brilliant Emerald
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Halloween Pennant | Brilliant Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Celithemis eponina | Somatochlora metallica |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Corduliidae |
| Size | 55-62 mm wingspan | 50-55mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Halloween Pennant
A distinctive dragonfly with boldly patterned orange and brown bands across its wings. It perches at the tips of vegetation and sways in the breeze like a flag.
Did You Know?
Halloween pennants are the only dragonflies in North America that regularly perch on the tips of flexible stems, swaying like small pennants in the wind.
Brilliant Emerald
A metallic green dragonfly with brilliant emerald green eyes. Males patrol low over sheltered lakes and woodland pools. Its thorax is covered with fine golden-green hairs.
Did You Know?
Its entire body shimmers with metallic green iridescence, making it one of Europe's most beautiful dragonflies.