Northern Emerald Dragonfly vs Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern Emerald Dragonfly | Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Somatochlora arctica | Ischnura pumilio |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Corduliidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 48-55 mm body length | 26-31 mm body length |
| Habitat | Heathland | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Northern Europe, Asia | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe |
| 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.
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.