Stream Jewelwing vs Red-eyed Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stream Jewelwing | Red-eyed Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neurobasis chinensis | Erythromma najas |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 50-65 mm | 30-36 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia, Oceania | Europe, 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.
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.