River Jewelwing vs Mascarene Spreadwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | River Jewelwing | Mascarene Spreadwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteryx aequabilis | Lestes auripennis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Lestidae |
| Size | 42-54 mm | 3.5-4.5 cm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Mauritius, Reunion |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Mascarene Spreadwing
A rare damselfly endemic to Mauritius and Reunion in the Mascarene Islands. It breeds in slow-flowing streams with overhanging vegetation.
Did You Know?
Most of Mauritius's original wetland habitat has been converted to sugar cane fields.