Yellow-winged Darter vs Streamlined Backswimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-winged Darter | Streamlined Backswimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sympetrum flaveolum | Notonecta irrorata |
| Order | Odonata | Hemiptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Notonectidae |
| Size | 32-37 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| 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.
Streamlined Backswimmer
A pale backswimmer with mottled wings found in still and slow-moving waters across North America. Like other backswimmers, it hangs just below the water surface film waiting for prey vibrations. It is a strong underwater swimmer.
Did You Know?
It senses prey by detecting surface water vibrations with specialized sensory hairs on its legs, effectively turning the water surface into a detection web.