Small Red Damselfly vs Green Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Red Damselfly | Green Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceriagrion tenellum | Panchlora viridis |
| Order | Odonata | Blattodea |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 25-35mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Australia, Pacific Islands |
| 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.
Green Cockroach
A small, bright green cockroach found in tropical forests of northern Australia and the Pacific. Its vivid coloring provides camouflage among living foliage.
Did You Know?
Its bright green color fades to yellow after death, making preserved specimens look nothing like the living insect.