Small Red Damselfly vs Malacomorpha Walkingstick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Red Damselfly | Malacomorpha Walkingstick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceriagrion tenellum | Malacomorpha cylindrica |
| Order | Odonata | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Pseudophasmatidae |
| Size | 25-35mm | 4-7 cm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Cuba, Hispaniola, Central 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.
Malacomorpha Walkingstick
A cylindrical, smooth-bodied walkingstick from the Caribbean and Central America. It has a distinctive elongated shape without spines or thorns.
Did You Know?
A recent revision of the genus described seven new species, nearly doubling its known diversity.