Stream Jewelwing vs Rain Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stream Jewelwing | Rain Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neurobasis chinensis | Haematopota crassicornis |
| Order | Odonata | Diptera |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Tabanidae |
| Size | 50-65 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, Oceania | Europe, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Stream Jewelwing
A spectacular tropical damselfly where males have iridescent metallic green hindwings that flash in sunlight. Females have bronze-brown wings with white tips.
Did You Know?
Males flash their brilliant metallic green hindwings like semaphore flags to signal territory ownership.
Rain Fly
A medium-sized cleg with mottled grey wings and iridescent green eyes. It is most active in humid overcast weather before thunderstorms.
Did You Know?
Its activity increases dramatically before rainstorms, hence the common name 'rain fly'.