Hyacinth Glider vs Desert Threadtail Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hyacinth Glider | Desert Threadtail Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Miathyria marcella | Protoneuridae sp. |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 35-42 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, South America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Desert Threadtail Damselfly
A tiny, thread-thin damselfly found near desert springs and oases. It has one of the most restricted habitats of any dragonfly, depending on permanent desert water.
Did You Know?
Some desert threadtails exist in populations of fewer than 100 individuals at a single spring.