Painted Skimmer vs Black-winged Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Skimmer | Black-winged Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libellula semifasciata | Calopteryx atrata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 40-47 mm | 55-68mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Painted Skimmer
An attractive dragonfly with amber-tinted wings marked by brown bands and spots. It is an early-season flier in eastern North America.
Did You Know?
It is one of the earliest dragonflies to emerge in spring across the eastern United States.
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.