Smoky Rubyspot vs Red-eyed Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Smoky Rubyspot | Red-eyed Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hetaerina titia | Erythromma najas |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 38-48 mm | 30-36 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Europe, 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.
Red-eyed Damselfly
A stocky blue damselfly with distinctive dark red eyes. It spends most of its time perched on floating lily pads rather than bankside vegetation.
Did You Know?
It is almost always found sitting on lily pads far from shore, unlike most damselflies.