Red-eyed Damselfly vs Ancient Greenling
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-eyed Damselfly | Ancient Greenling |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erythromma najas | Hemiphlebia mirabilis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Hemiphlebiidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm | 20-25 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Red-eyed Damselfly
A stocky blue damselfly with distinctive dark red eyes. It spends most of its time perched on floating lily pads rather than bankside vegetation.
Did You Know?
It is almost always found sitting on lily pads far from shore, unlike most damselflies.
Ancient Greenling
The sole surviving member of one of the most ancient damselfly families on Earth.
Did You Know?
It is considered a living fossil and the most phylogenetically isolated odonate alive.