Black-Tailed Skimmer vs Four-spotted Chaser
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

Four-spotted Chaser
0.048 m
| Black-Tailed Skimmer | Four-spotted Chaser | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.3β0.6 g | 0.3β0.5 g |
| Length | 4.3β5 cm | 4β4.8 cm |
| Wingspan | 7β8 cm | 7β8 cm |
| Top Speed | 30 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Lifespan | 0.08β0.16 yrs | 0.08β0.16 yrs |
| Offspring | 200β3000 | 200β3000 |
| 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, Garden, Heathland, Woodland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Asia | Nordics, Europe, Asia, North America |
| Family | Libellulidae | Libellulidae |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |