North American Eosentomid vs Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | North American Eosentomid | Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eosentomon vermiforme | Ischnura pumilio |
| Order | Protura | Odonata |
| Family | Eosentomidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 0.8-1.4 mm | 26-31 mm body length |
| Habitat | Forests | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
North American Eosentomid
A worm-like proturan found in forest soils of eastern North America. It has a slender elongate body and no trace of eyes.
Did You Know?
Its species name vermiforme means worm-shaped, reflecting the extremely elongate body plan shared by all proturans.
Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly
One of Europe's smallest damselflies, with a black body and a single blue segment near the tail tip. Females come in a remarkable variety of colour forms.
Did You Know?
It specialises in colonising new and temporary water bodies that other dragonflies avoid.