Smoky Rubyspot vs Emperor Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Smoky Rubyspot | Emperor Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hetaerina titia | Anax imperator |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 38-48 mm | 66-84 mm body, 78 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Smoky Rubyspot
A damselfly with dark smoky wings and amber-red basal patches in males. It is found along forested streams in the eastern United States and Mexico.
Did You Know?
Its wings are much darker and smokier than those of its relative, the American Rubyspot.
Emperor Dragonfly
One of the largest dragonflies in Europe. Powerful flier that patrols territories along waterways. Can fly at speeds up to 54 km/h and catch prey mid-flight with near-perfect accuracy.
Did You Know?
Emperor dragonflies have a prey capture success rate of 95% — the highest of any predator on Earth. Lions succeed only 25% of the time.