Southern Damselfly vs Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Damselfly | Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coenagrion mercuriale | Nesobasis erythrops |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 27-31 mm | 3-4 cm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Fiji |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Endangered |
Southern Damselfly
A rare and declining European damselfly with a mercury-symbol-shaped mark on segment two. It is restricted to base-rich shallow streams and water meadows.
Did You Know?
It is named for the mercury-symbol-shaped black marking on the second segment of the male's abdomen.
Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly
An endemic Fijian damselfly found along shaded forest streams on Viti Levu. Males have distinctive red eyes and metallic green bodies.
Did You Know?
Fiji has over 20 endemic Nesobasis damselfly species, one of the richest island damselfly radiations.