Slaty Skimmer vs Bladetail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Slaty Skimmer | Bladetail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libellula incesta | Lindenia tetraphylla |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 45-52 mm | 55-65 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Slaty Skimmer
A dark, slate-blue dragonfly of eastern North America. Mature males are uniformly dark blue-black, making them distinctive at ponds.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few North American dragonflies where males are almost entirely dark blue-black.
Bladetail
A large gomphid dragonfly with leaf-shaped abdominal expansions at the tail.
Did You Know?
It has declined dramatically due to loss of large natural lakes in the Mediterranean.