Wandering Glider vs Familiar Bluet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wandering Glider | Familiar Bluet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pantala hymenaea | Enallagma civile |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 46-52mm | 28-37 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, South America, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Wandering Glider
A medium-sized dragonfly with broad hindwings and a yellowish body. It spends almost its entire life on the wing, rarely perching. It breeds in temporary rain pools.
Did You Know?
It can develop from egg to adult in as little as 38 days, one of the fastest development times of any dragonfly.
Familiar Bluet
One of the most common and widespread bluet damselflies in North America. Males are bright blue with black markings on the upper abdomen.
Did You Know?
It is the most frequently encountered damselfly species across most of the United States.