Keeled Skimmer vs Orange Twig Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Keeled Skimmer | Orange Twig Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Orthetrum coerulescens | Pseudomyrmex simplex |
| Order | Odonata | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 36-45mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | South America, Amazon Basin |
| 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.
Orange Twig Ant
A bright orange pseudomyrmecine ant found in the Amazon basin that nests in small hollow twigs. It is a generalist predator with keen eyesight for hunting canopy insects.
Did You Know?
Their vivid orange coloration may serve as warning coloration advertising their potent sting to potential predators.