Small Red Damselfly vs Indian Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Red Damselfly | Indian Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceriagrion tenellum | Argyreus hyperbius |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 25-35mm | 55-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia |
| 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.
Indian Fritillary
Orange wings with rounded black spots; females have darker forewings with white patches. Females mimic the toxic Danaus chrysippus.
Did You Know?
Female-limited Batesian mimicry protects them while males retain the ancestral orange pattern.