Ruddy Darter vs River Jewelwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ruddy Darter | River Jewelwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sympetrum sanguineum | Calopteryx aequabilis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 34-39mm | 42-54 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ruddy Darter
A small dragonfly where mature males turn deep blood-red with a distinctly club-shaped abdomen. Females remain golden-yellow. It has entirely black legs unlike similar species.
Did You Know?
Pairs mate in flight, forming a heart-shaped wheel, then the female flicks eggs onto water while still attached to the male.
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.