Red-eyed Damselfly vs Emerald-spotted Flatwing Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-eyed Damselfly | Emerald-spotted Flatwing Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erythromma najas | Phaon iridipennis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm | 40-50 mm body length |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda) |
| 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.
Emerald-spotted Flatwing Damselfly
A stunning damselfly with metallic green and blue body and broad, iridescent wings with emerald spots. Males display by opening and closing their wings to attract females along streams.
Did You Know?
Males perform elaborate courtship displays, hovering in front of females while slowly fanning their iridescent wings to catch the sunlight.