Sapphire Flutterer vs Ruddy Darter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sapphire Flutterer | Ruddy Darter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhyothemis triangularis | Sympetrum sanguineum |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 30-38mm | 34-39mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
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.