Red-eyed Damselfly vs Common Whitetail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-eyed Damselfly | Common Whitetail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erythromma najas | Plathemis lydia |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm | 60-68 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Common Whitetail
A stocky dragonfly where mature males sport a chalky white abdomen and dark wing bands. It is one of the most frequently observed dragonflies in North America.
Did You Know?
Male common whitetails are extremely aggressive and will attack and chase away dragonflies much larger than themselves from their territories.