White-faced Darter vs Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-faced Darter | Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucorrhinia dubia | Ischnura pumilio |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 33-37mm | 26-31 mm body length |
| Habitat | Underground | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
White-faced Darter
A small dragonfly with a distinctive white face and red markings on a dark body. It is a specialist of acidic bog pools with Sphagnum moss. Males hover over pools displaying their white face.
Did You Know?
It is so dependent on intact peatland bogs that its presence indicates a healthy, undrained peat ecosystem.
Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly
One of Europe's smallest damselflies, with a black body and a single blue segment near the tail tip. Females come in a remarkable variety of colour forms.
Did You Know?
It specialises in colonising new and temporary water bodies that other dragonflies avoid.