Keeled Skimmer vs Green Lestes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Keeled Skimmer | Green Lestes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Orthetrum coerulescens | Lestes viridis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Lestidae |
| Size | 36-45mm | 39-48 mm body length |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Keeled Skimmer
A slender dragonfly where mature males develop a powder-blue abdomen. Females and immature males are yellowish-brown. It flies low over shallow boggy streams and seepages.
Did You Know?
It is an indicator species for high-quality wet heathland, and its presence suggests good habitat condition.
Green Lestes
A metallic green damselfly that lays eggs into the bark of overhanging trees. Creates distinctive oviposition scars on willow branches. One of the latest damselflies to fly.
Did You Know?
Uniquely among damselflies, it lays its eggs into tree bark above water rather than into aquatic plants.