Norfolk Damselfly vs Roseate Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Norfolk Damselfly | Roseate Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coenagrion armatum | Orthemis ferruginea |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 28-32 mm | 45-53mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | North America, South 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.
Roseate Skimmer
A dragonfly where mature males develop a beautiful rosy-pink to violet abdomen. Females are brown with a pale dorsal stripe. It is common in tropical and subtropical wetlands.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few dragonflies in the world that turns genuinely pink, not red or orange.