Neon Skimmer vs San Francisco Forktail Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neon Skimmer | San Francisco Forktail Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libellula croceipennis | Ischnura gemina |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 48-55 mm | 2.5-3 cm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Neon Skimmer
A brilliantly red dragonfly of the American Southwest with amber-tinted wings. Males are an intense fluorescent red that seems to glow in sunlight.
Did You Know?
Its neon-red coloring is so vivid that it appears to fluoresce in bright sunlight.
San Francisco Forktail Damselfly
A tiny damselfly restricted to a few freshwater ponds near the San Francisco Bay coast. It is threatened by urban encroachment and invasive plants.
Did You Know?
This species is nearly identical to the common Pacific forktail and can only be distinguished by close examination.