Sparkling Jewelwing vs Brazilian Meinertellid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sparkling Jewelwing | Brazilian Meinertellid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteryx xanthostoma | Machilinus rupestris |
| Order | Odonata | Archaeognatha |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Meinertellidae |
| Size | 45-50 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Mediterranean Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sparkling Jewelwing
A southwestern European demoiselle closely related to the Banded Demoiselle. Males have broad dark wing bands and a distinctive yellow underside to the mouth.
Did You Know?
It can be distinguished from the Banded Demoiselle by the yellow underside of its lower lip.
Brazilian Meinertellid
A bristletail found in rocky habitats in the Mediterranean. It is smaller than most machilids and frequents dry, warm environments.
Did You Know?
It is adapted to much drier habitats than most other bristletail species.