Mountain Demoiselle vs Ground Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Demoiselle | Ground Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteryx exul | Diplacodes trivialis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 45-52 mm | 25-32 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa | Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Mountain Demoiselle
A rare North African demoiselle restricted to mountain streams in Algeria and Tunisia. Males have dark blue-tinted wings and metallic blue-green bodies.
Did You Know?
It is one of the rarest demoiselles in the world, confined to a handful of streams in the Atlas Mountains.
Ground Skimmer
A small dragonfly that becomes powder-blue with age in males. It is one of the most common dragonflies in tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
It often perches directly on the ground rather than on elevated vegetation like most dragonflies.