Reunion Riverjack vs Aurora Bluetail Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Reunion Riverjack | Aurora Bluetail Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zygonyx elisabethae | Ischnura aurora |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 5-7 cm | Body 2-3 cm; wingspan 3-4 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Reunion | Australia, Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Reunion Riverjack
A large dragonfly endemic to the island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean. It patrols waterfalls and fast-flowing mountain streams.
Did You Know?
Deforestation and damming of Reunion's rivers have severely reduced its available breeding habitat.
Aurora Bluetail Damselfly
A delicate damselfly with a bright orange-and-blue tail tip, found across the Pacific region. It is one of the most widespread damselflies in the Southern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
Females come in multiple color forms, a strategy thought to reduce unwanted attention from persistent males.