White-legged Damselfly vs Neon Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-legged Damselfly | Neon Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycnemis pennipes | Libellula croceipennis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Platycnemididae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 32-37 mm body length | 48-55 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Eastern Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White-legged Damselfly
A pale, delicate damselfly with distinctively flattened white legs that the male waves during courtship displays. It prefers slow-flowing rivers and canals.
Did You Know?
Males display their expanded white legs like flags to attract females during courtship.
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.