Sapphire Jewelwing vs Japanese Goldenring
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sapphire Jewelwing | Japanese Goldenring |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vestalis luctuosa | Anotogaster sieboldii |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 55-65 mm | 80-93 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | Asia |
| 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.
Japanese Goldenring
One of the largest dragonflies in East Asia with bold black and yellow body rings. It is widespread along mountain streams throughout Japan.
Did You Know?
It is known to catch and eat Asian giant hornets, one of the few insects that can overpower them.