Green Lestes vs Tropical Dustywing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Lestes | Tropical Dustywing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lestes viridis | Heteroconis picticornis |
| Order | Odonata | Neuroptera |
| Family | Lestidae | Coniopterygidae |
| Size | 39-48 mm body length | 4-6 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Tropical Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia |
| 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.
Tropical Dustywing
A tropical dustywing with banded antennae found in Asian and African lowland habitats. One of the larger species in the family.
Did You Know?
Its distinctively banded antennae make it one of the few dustywings identifiable without a microscope.