River Jewelwing vs Forest Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | River Jewelwing | Forest Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteryx aequabilis | Austroaeschna pulchra |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 42-54 mm | Body 5-6 cm; wingspan 7-9 cm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
River Jewelwing
A North American damselfly with narrow dark wing tips in males and a metallic green body. It prefers faster-flowing rivers than the Ebony Jewelwing.
Did You Know?
Males have dark tips on otherwise clear wings, the reverse pattern of most other jewelwings.
Forest Darner
A handsome darner dragonfly with blue and brown markings found in temperate forests of eastern Australia. It flies along sunlit gaps in the forest canopy.
Did You Know?
Its genus name Austroaeschna means 'southern darner', reflecting its distribution in temperate Australia.