Hildebrand's Dragonfly vs Smoky Rubyspot
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hildebrand's Dragonfly | Smoky Rubyspot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neodythemis hildebrandti | Hetaerina titia |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm | 38-48 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hildebrand's Dragonfly
A forest-dwelling dragonfly with a dark metallic body and hyaline wings. Males have distinctive blue pruinescence on the abdomen and thorax.
Did You Know?
This genus is far more diverse on Madagascar than on the African mainland, suggesting an ancient radiation on the island.
Smoky Rubyspot
A damselfly with dark smoky wings and amber-red basal patches in males. It is found along forested streams in the eastern United States and Mexico.
Did You Know?
Its wings are much darker and smokier than those of its relative, the American Rubyspot.