Malagasy Flatwing vs Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Flatwing | Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycnemis malgassica | Ischnura pumilio |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Platycnemididae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 32-40 mm | 26-31 mm body length |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Malagasy Flatwing
A slender damselfly with expanded white tibiae on the middle and hind legs, used in courtship displays. Males have a pale blue body with dark dorsal markings.
Did You Know?
Males wave their flattened white legs during courtship flights to attract females, creating a flickering visual display.
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.