Hine's Emerald Dragonfly vs Blue Dasher
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hine's Emerald Dragonfly | Blue Dasher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Somatochlora hineana | Pachydiplax longipennis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Corduliidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 5-6 cm | 52-58 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | United States | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Hine's Emerald Dragonfly
A brilliant green-eyed emerald dragonfly found in calcareous spring-fed wetlands. It is one of the most endangered dragonflies in North America.
Did You Know?
Its larvae take two to four years to develop in the cold, mineral-rich groundwater of fens.
Blue Dasher
A medium-sized dragonfly with a powdery blue abdomen and metallic green eyes in males. It is one of the most common dragonflies in North America.
Did You Know?
Blue dashers adopt a distinctive obelisk posture in hot weather, pointing their abdomen straight up at the sun to minimize heat absorption.