Twelve-Spotted Skimmer vs Blue-eyed Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twelve-Spotted Skimmer | Blue-eyed Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libellula pulchella | Rhionaeschna multicolor |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 65-75 mm wingspan | 60-70mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Twelve-Spotted Skimmer
A showy dragonfly with three dark spots on each wing, totaling twelve. Mature males develop additional white spots between the dark ones.
Did You Know?
Despite the name twelve-spotted, mature males actually have 24 wing markings when the white pruinose spots are included.
Blue-eyed Darner
A large darner dragonfly with striking bright blue eyes and blue spots on a brown body. It is one of the most common large dragonflies in western North America. It hunts in prolonged patrol flights.
Did You Know?
Its brilliant blue eyes are among the most vivid in the insect world and can be seen from several meters away.