Kirby's Dropwing vs Halloween Pennant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kirby's Dropwing | Halloween Pennant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trithemis kirbyi | Celithemis eponina |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 30-37 mm | 55-62 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Kirby's Dropwing
A bright orange-red dragonfly widespread across Africa and into southern Asia. Males have distinctive orange wing bases and red veins.
Did You Know?
It has recently colonized southern Europe via the Middle East, now breeding in Spain and Italy.
Halloween Pennant
A distinctive dragonfly with boldly patterned orange and brown bands across its wings. It perches at the tips of vegetation and sways in the breeze like a flag.
Did You Know?
Halloween pennants are the only dragonflies in North America that regularly perch on the tips of flexible stems, swaying like small pennants in the wind.