Vivid Dancer vs Golden-Ringed Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Vivid Dancer | Golden-Ringed Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Argia vivida | Cordulegaster boltonii |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 30-38 mm | 76-84 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Golden-Ringed Dragonfly
The longest dragonfly in Britain, adorned with bold black and yellow rings along its body. Females have a conspicuous ovipositor used to inject eggs into stream beds.
Did You Know?
The larvae of golden-ringed dragonflies live buried in stream sediment for up to five years before emerging as adults, ambushing prey from their sandy hideouts.