Black-Tailed Skimmer vs Broad Scarlet
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Black-Tailed Skimmer
0.05 m
Human
1.75 m
Broad Scarlet
0.044 m
| Black-Tailed Skimmer | Broad Scarlet | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.3–0.6 g | 0.2–0.4 g |
| Length | 4.3–5 cm | 3.8–4.4 cm |
| Wingspan | 7–8 cm | 5.5–6.5 cm |
| Top Speed | 30 km/h | 30 km/h |
| Lifespan | 0.08–0.16 yrs | 0.08–0.25 yrs |
| Incubation | – | 14 days |
| Offspring | 200–3000 | 200–500 |
| Diet | Insectivore | Insectivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Wetland, Lake, River, Grassland, Farmland, Garden | Wetland, Lake, River, Farmland, Grassland, Garden |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Asia | Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Family | Libellulidae | Libellulidae |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |