Norfolk Damselfly vs Hairy Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Norfolk Damselfly | Hairy Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coenagrion armatum | Brachytron pratense |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 28-32 mm | 54-63mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Hairy Dragonfly
The earliest-emerging hawker dragonfly in Europe, with a distinctively hairy thorax. Males have blue and green markings on a dark body. It flies along ditches and reed-fringed waterways.
Did You Know?
It emerges up to two months earlier than other hawkers, giving it exclusive access to spring insect prey.