Hine's Emerald Dragonfly vs Ebony Jewelwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hine's Emerald Dragonfly | Ebony Jewelwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Somatochlora hineana | Calopteryx maculata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Corduliidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 5-6 cm | 39-57 mm body |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | United States | North 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.
Ebony Jewelwing
A stunning damselfly with entirely jet-black wings (males) or smoky wings with white spots (females). Males perform a courtship display by opening and closing their dark wings.
Did You Know?
Male ebony jewelwings perform a butterfly-like courtship dance, slowly fluttering their dramatic black wings to catch sunlight and impress females perched on streamside vegetation.