Water Boatman vs Neon Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Water Boatman | Neon Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Corixa punctata | Libellula croceipennis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Odonata |
| Family | Corixidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 48-55 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Water Boatman
A small, oval aquatic bug with oar-like hind legs fringed with swimming hairs. Unlike most aquatic bugs, water boatmen are primarily herbivores that scrape algae from underwater surfaces.
Did You Know?
Male water boatmen produce the loudest sound relative to body size of any animal on Earth, singing at 99 decibels by rubbing a ridge on their genitalia against their abdomen.
Neon Skimmer
A brilliantly red dragonfly of the American Southwest with amber-tinted wings. Males are an intense fluorescent red that seems to glow in sunlight.
Did You Know?
Its neon-red coloring is so vivid that it appears to fluoresce in bright sunlight.