Sapphire Flutterer vs Keeled Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sapphire Flutterer | Keeled Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhyothemis triangularis | Orthetrum coerulescens |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 30-38mm | 36-45mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Asia | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sapphire Flutterer
A small dragonfly with sapphire-blue metallic patches on its hindwings. It has a fluttering, butterfly-like flight pattern. Males display their iridescent wings in courtship flights over ponds.
Did You Know?
Its butterfly-like flight and metallic blue wings make it look more like a jeweled butterfly than a dragonfly.
Keeled Skimmer
A slender dragonfly where mature males develop a powder-blue abdomen. Females and immature males are yellowish-brown. It flies low over shallow boggy streams and seepages.
Did You Know?
It is an indicator species for high-quality wet heathland, and its presence suggests good habitat condition.