Northern Emerald Dragonfly vs Black-winged Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern Emerald Dragonfly | Black-winged Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Somatochlora arctica | Calopteryx atrata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Corduliidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 48-55 mm body length | 55-68mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Northern Europe, Asia | Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Northern Emerald Dragonfly
A rare dragonfly of northern bogs and moorland pools. Has brilliant emerald-green eyes and a bronzy-green body. One of the most northerly-ranging dragonfly species.
Did You Know?
One of the few dragonfly species adapted to breed in acidic bog pools with very low nutrient levels.
Black-winged Damselfly
A large damselfly where males have entirely black iridescent wings with a metallic blue-green body. Females have dark smoky-brown wings. It inhabits clean streams in East Asia.
Did You Know?
In Japan it is called 'haguro-tonbo' (black-winged dragonfly) and is considered a symbol of good fortune.