Small Red Damselfly vs Swamp Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Red Damselfly | Swamp Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceriagrion tenellum | Austroaeschna parvistigma |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 25-35mm | Body 5-6 cm; wingspan 7-8 cm |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | 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.
Swamp Darner
A medium-sized brown and blue darner dragonfly found along shaded creeks in southeastern Australia. It has small stigmata on the wings, giving it its scientific name.
Did You Know?
Males patrol low along creeks in deep shade, a behavior unusual among dragonflies that typically prefer sun.