Slaty Skimmer vs Swamp Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Slaty Skimmer | Swamp Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libellula incesta | Austroaeschna parvistigma |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 45-52 mm | Body 5-6 cm; wingspan 7-8 cm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Swamp Darner
A medium-sized brown and blue darner dragonfly found along shaded creeks in southeastern Australia. It has small stigmata on the wings, giving it its scientific name.
Did You Know?
Males patrol low along creeks in deep shade, a behavior unusual among dragonflies that typically prefer sun.