Green Lestes vs Slaty Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Lestes | Slaty Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lestes viridis | Libellula incesta |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Lestidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 39-48 mm body length | 45-52 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Slaty Skimmer
A dark, slate-blue dragonfly of eastern North America. Mature males are uniformly dark blue-black, making them distinctive at ponds.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few North American dragonflies where males are almost entirely dark blue-black.