Hyacinth Glider vs Common Blue Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hyacinth Glider | Common Blue Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Miathyria marcella | Enallagma cyathigerum |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 35-42 mm | 29-36 mm body |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, South America | Europe, Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hyacinth Glider
A delicate dragonfly with a violet-tinted thorax and a slender banded abdomen. It is common in the Americas from the southern US to Argentina.
Did You Know?
Its larvae often develop among water hyacinth roots, giving the species its common name.
Common Blue Damselfly
One of the most widespread damselflies. Males are sky blue with black markings. Forms mating wheels — a unique heart-shaped position during copulation.
Did You Know?
Damselflies form a unique heart shape when mating — the male grasps the female behind her head, and she curls her abdomen forward to meet his reproductive organs.