Damisela añil vs Superb Jewelwing

Calopteryx virgo compared with Calopteryx amata

Key Differences

• Damisela añil is Endangered while Superb Jewelwing is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Damisela añil	Superb Jewelwing
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (artrópodos)	Arthropoda (artrópodos)
Class same	Insecta (insecto)	Insecta (insecto)
Order same	Odonata (Odonata)	Odonata (Odonata)
Family same	Calopterygidae	Calopterygidae
Genus same	Calopteryx	Calopteryx
Species	Calopteryx virgo	Calopteryx amata

Evolutionary Relationship

Damisela añil and Superb Jewelwing share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Calopteryx.

Conservation Status

Damisela añil

EN — Endangered

Superb Jewelwing

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Damisela añil	Superb Jewelwing
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Damisela añil

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Superb Jewelwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

Damisela añil

La caballito del diablo hermoso (Calopteryx virgo) está clasificada como En Peligro (EN) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Presenta un alto riesgo de extinción en estado silvestre, con un significativo declive poblacional y amenazas continuas a su supervivencia.