Stream Jewelwing vs Wandering Percher
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stream Jewelwing | Wandering Percher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neurobasis chinensis | Diplacodes bipunctata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 50-65 mm | Body 2.5-3 cm; wingspan 4-5 cm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Asia, Oceania | Australia, Pacific Islands, Southeast 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.
Wandering Percher
A small dragonfly where males turn deep red with maturity while females remain yellow and brown. It is one of Australia's most abundant and adaptable dragonflies.
Did You Know?
It is often the first dragonfly to colonize newly created water bodies such as garden ponds.