North American Alderfly vs Filigree Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | North American Alderfly | Filigree Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sialis infumata | Pseudoleon superbus |
| Order | Megaloptera | Odonata |
| Family | Sialidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm wingspan | 42-48 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
North American Alderfly
A small, dark-winged alderfly common near ponds and slow streams across eastern North America. Adults are clumsy fliers often found resting on streamside plants.
Did You Know?
Larvae spend one to two years burrowing in pond mud before emerging for a brief adult life of just days.
Filigree Skimmer
A dragonfly with ornate banded wing patterns and arid habitat preferences.
Did You Know?
It is one of few dragonfly species found in extremely arid desert environments.