Small Red Damselfly vs Desert Firetail Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Red Damselfly | Desert Firetail Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceriagrion tenellum | Telebasis salva |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 25-35mm | 25-32 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Small Red Damselfly
A delicate damselfly where males are almost entirely red, a rare color for damselflies. Females come in several color forms. It is a weak flier that stays close to waterside vegetation.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only genuinely red damselflies in Europe, with males displaying a vivid scarlet color.
Desert Firetail Damselfly
A bright red damselfly found at ponds and streams in the arid American Southwest. Males are vivid crimson while females are duller brown.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most heat-tolerant damselflies, actively flying in temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius.