Yellow-winged Darter vs Green Lestes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-winged Darter | Green Lestes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sympetrum flaveolum | Lestes viridis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Lestidae |
| Size | 32-37 mm | 39-48 mm body length |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Green Lestes
A metallic green damselfly that lays eggs into the bark of overhanging trees. Creates distinctive oviposition scars on willow branches. One of the latest damselflies to fly.
Did You Know?
Uniquely among damselflies, it lays its eggs into tree bark above water rather than into aquatic plants.