Shadowdamsel vs Smoky Rubyspot
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shadowdamsel | Smoky Rubyspot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Palaemnema paulicoba | Hetaerina titia |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Platystictidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 35-42 mm | 38-48 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America | North America, Central America |
| 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.
Smoky Rubyspot
A damselfly with dark smoky wings and amber-red basal patches in males. It is found along forested streams in the eastern United States and Mexico.
Did You Know?
Its wings are much darker and smokier than those of its relative, the American Rubyspot.