Southern Damselfly vs Gray Silverfish
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Damselfly | Gray Silverfish |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coenagrion mercuriale | Ctenolepisma longicaudatum |
| Order | Odonata | Zygentoma |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Lepismatidae |
| Size | 27-31 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
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.
Gray Silverfish
An invasive silverfish species spreading rapidly through northern Europe. It is larger and more uniformly gray than the common silverfish.
Did You Know?
It has become a major household pest in Scandinavia since the 2000s.