Oriental Demoiselle vs Halloween Pennant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oriental Demoiselle | Halloween Pennant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteryx cornelia | Celithemis eponina |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 50-58 mm | 55-62 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Oriental Demoiselle
A Japanese demoiselle with shimmering blue-black wings and a metallic green body. It is endemic to Japan's clean mountain streams.
Did You Know?
It is endemic to Japan and is considered an indicator species for clean mountain water quality.
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.