Vivid Dancer vs Bladetail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Vivid Dancer | Bladetail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Argia vivida | Lindenia tetraphylla |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm | 55-65 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Vivid Dancer
A brightly colored dancer damselfly of western North America with intense blue-violet markings. It thrives along desert streams and hot springs.
Did You Know?
It breeds in thermal springs where water temperatures would be lethal to most other damselflies.
Bladetail
A large gomphid dragonfly with leaf-shaped abdominal expansions at the tail.
Did You Know?
It has declined dramatically due to loss of large natural lakes in the Mediterranean.