Northern Damselfly vs Sri Lankan Relict Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern Damselfly | Sri Lankan Relict Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coenagrion johanssoni | Lankanectes corrugatus |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 28-35 mm body length | 5-6 cm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Northern Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia | Sri Lanka |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Northern Damselfly
A delicate blue and black damselfly with narrow wings held together above the body at rest. Males have a distinctive blue pattern on the abdomen. It breeds in bog pools and marshy lakeshores.
Did You Know?
This damselfly has one of the most northerly distributions of any odonate, surviving in habitats where the breeding season lasts only a few weeks.
Sri Lankan Relict Dragonfly
A rare clubtail dragonfly endemic to Sri Lanka's wet zone streams. It has declined sharply due to water pollution and deforestation.
Did You Know?
Sri Lanka's dragonfly fauna includes over 120 species, with more than half found nowhere else.