Sapphire Jewelwing vs Eastern Forktail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sapphire Jewelwing | Eastern Forktail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vestalis luctuosa | Ischnura verticalis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 55-65 mm | 21-33 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sapphire Jewelwing
A large Southeast Asian damselfly with a dark metallic blue body and dark-tipped wings. Males shimmer with deep sapphire and violet hues.
Did You Know?
Its deep sapphire blue metallic body makes it one of the most photogenic damselflies in tropical Asia.
Eastern Forktail
A small damselfly where males are green and black with a blue tail tip. Young females are bright orange but turn olive-grey with age.
Did You Know?
Young females are striking bright orange, a color they lose completely as they mature.