Japanese Antlion vs Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Antlion | Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hagenomyia micans | Ischnura pumilio |
| Order | Neuroptera | Odonata |
| Family | Myrmeleontidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 60-80 mm wingspan | 26-31 mm body length |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, Eastern China | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Antlion
A large East Asian antlion with glossy wings and a robust body. A familiar summer insect across Japan attracted to artificial lights.
Did You Know?
In Japanese folklore, antlion larvae are called 'arijigoku' meaning 'ant hell.'
Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly
One of Europe's smallest damselflies, with a black body and a single blue segment near the tail tip. Females come in a remarkable variety of colour forms.
Did You Know?
It specialises in colonising new and temporary water bodies that other dragonflies avoid.