Norfolk Damselfly vs American Sand Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Norfolk Damselfly | American Sand Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coenagrion armatum | Dolania americana |
| Order | Odonata | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Behningiidae |
| Size | 28-32 mm | 10-15 mm body |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Norfolk Damselfly
A critically rare damselfly once found in the Norfolk Broads of England, now extinct in Britain. Small populations persist in Scandinavia and eastern Europe.
Did You Know?
It went extinct in Britain in the 1950s and has not been seen there since despite extensive surveys.
American Sand Mayfly
Holds the record for the shortest adult lifespan of any insect — females live less than five minutes as adults, just long enough to mate and lay eggs before dying.
Did You Know?
Female Dolania americana mayflies live less than five minutes as adults — they emerge, mate, lay eggs, and die faster than most people take a coffee break.