Hyacinth Glider vs Familiar Bluet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hyacinth Glider | Familiar Bluet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Miathyria marcella | Enallagma civile |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 35-42 mm | 28-37 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, South America | North America |
| 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.
Familiar Bluet
One of the most common and widespread bluet damselflies in North America. Males are bright blue with black markings on the upper abdomen.
Did You Know?
It is the most frequently encountered damselfly species across most of the United States.