Kirby's Dropwing vs Ogasawara Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kirby's Dropwing | Ogasawara Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trithemis kirbyi | Rhinocypha ogasawarensis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Chlorocyphidae |
| Size | 30-37 mm | 3-4 cm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, Europe | Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
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.
Ogasawara Damselfly
A striking damselfly endemic to the Bonin (Ogasawara) Islands of Japan. Males display iridescent blue wing patches during courtship.
Did You Know?
The Ogasawara Islands are sometimes called the 'Galapagos of the Orient' for their unique endemic species.