Sparkling Jewelwing vs Red-eyed Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sparkling Jewelwing | Red-eyed Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteryx xanthostoma | Erythromma najas |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 45-50 mm | 30-36 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
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.