San Francisco Forktail Damselfly vs Ghost Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | San Francisco Forktail Damselfly | Ghost Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ischnura gemina | Anax longipes |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 2.5-3 cm | 73-80 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | United States | North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
San Francisco Forktail Damselfly
A tiny damselfly restricted to a few freshwater ponds near the San Francisco Bay coast. It is threatened by urban encroachment and invasive plants.
Did You Know?
This species is nearly identical to the common Pacific forktail and can only be distinguished by close examination.
Ghost Darner
A large green-eyed dragonfly with a distinctively long reddish-brown abdomen.
Did You Know?
Males patrol over water with a conspicuous undulating flight pattern.