Small Amber Spinner vs Azure Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Amber Spinner | Azure Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caenis macrura | Coenagrion puella |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Odonata |
| Family | Caenidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 33-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small Amber Spinner
A tiny mayfly whose amber-colored spinners fall to the water in dense clouds. Nymphs live among fine sediments in slow-flowing water.
Did You Know?
Spinner falls can be so dense they coat the water surface like a film, triggering frenzied fish feeding.
Azure Damselfly
A delicate bright blue and black damselfly and one of the most abundant damselfly species in Europe. Males display a U-shaped mark on the second abdominal segment.
Did You Know?
Mating pairs fly in tandem with the male gripping the female behind the head, forming a distinctive heart-shaped wheel during copulation.