Yellow-winged Darter vs Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-winged Darter | Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sympetrum flaveolum | Nesobasis erythrops |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 32-37 mm | 3-4 cm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Fiji |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Yellow-winged Darter
A medium-sized darter with extensive saffron-yellow patches at the base of all four wings. Males are red-bodied while females are yellowish.
Did You Know?
It breeds in temporary flood meadows and is a strong migrant that appears in large numbers in good years.
Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly
An endemic Fijian damselfly found along shaded forest streams on Viti Levu. Males have distinctive red eyes and metallic green bodies.
Did You Know?
Fiji has over 20 endemic Nesobasis damselfly species, one of the richest island damselfly radiations.