Ogasawara Damselfly vs Halloween Pennant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ogasawara Damselfly | Halloween Pennant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhinocypha ogasawarensis | Celithemis eponina |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Chlorocyphidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 3-4 cm | 55-62 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Japan | North America |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Ogasawara Damselfly
A striking damselfly endemic to the Bonin (Ogasawara) Islands of Japan. Males display iridescent blue wing patches during courtship.
Did You Know?
The Ogasawara Islands are sometimes called the 'Galapagos of the Orient' for their unique endemic species.
Halloween Pennant
A distinctive dragonfly with boldly patterned orange and brown bands across its wings. It perches at the tips of vegetation and sways in the breeze like a flag.
Did You Know?
Halloween pennants are the only dragonflies in North America that regularly perch on the tips of flexible stems, swaying like small pennants in the wind.