Shadowdamsel vs Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shadowdamsel | Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Palaemnema paulicoba | Ischnura pumilio |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Platystictidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 35-42 mm | 26-31 mm body length |
| Habitat | Forests | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Shadowdamsel
A delicate damselfly that lives in deep shade along tropical forest streams.
Did You Know?
It is restricted to pristine forested waterways and disappears when canopy is removed.
Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly
One of Europe's smallest damselflies, with a black body and a single blue segment near the tail tip. Females come in a remarkable variety of colour forms.
Did You Know?
It specialises in colonising new and temporary water bodies that other dragonflies avoid.