Helicopter Damselfly

Invertebrates > Insects

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Helicopter DamselflyScientific Name: Megaloprepus caerulatusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: InsectsSize: Wingspan: up to 19 cm (7.5 in); Abdomen length: 8–10 cm (3.1–3.9 in); world’s greatest damselfly wingspanWeight: 1.5–2.5 g...

Pacific Spiketail

Invertebrates > Dragonflies

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pacific SpiketailScientific Name: Cordulegaster dorsalisCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: DragonfliesSize: Total length 70 to 85 mm (2.8 to 3.3 in); wingspan 90 to 105 mm (3.5 to 4.1 in)Weight: 1.0 to 2.2 gLifespan: Adults live 1 to 2 months;...

Widow Skimmer

Invertebrates > Dragonflies

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Widow SkimmerScientific Name: Libellula luctuosaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: DragonfliesSize: Total body length 42 to 50 mm (1.7 to 2.0 in); wingspan 75 to 85 mm (3.0 to 3.3 in)Weight: 0.5 to 1.0 gLifespan: Adults live 1 to 2 months;...

Flame Skimmer

Invertebrates > Dragonflies & Damselflies

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Flame SkimmerScientific Name: Libellula saturataCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Dragonflies & DamselfliesSize: Body length 50 to 60 mm (2.0 to 2.4 in); wingspan 75 to 90 mm (3.0 to 3.5 in)Weight: 0.8 to 1.5 gLifespan: Adults live 1 to...

Autumn Meadowhawk

Invertebrates > Dragonflies

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Autumn MeadowhawkScientific Name: Sympetrum vicinumCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: DragonfliesSize: Total body length 31 to 35 mm (1.2 to 1.4 in); wingspan 45 to 55 mm (1.8 to 2.2 in)Weight: 0.15 to 0.30 gLifespan: Adult flying life 2 to 3...