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Blue chaser vs Widow

Both belong to the genus Libellula, so they are close relatives.

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Blue chaser

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Widow

What is the difference between a blue chaser and a widow?

Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.

  • Both belong to the genus Libellula, so they are close relatives.

Side by side

Blue chaserWidow
Scientific nameLibellula fulvaLibellula luctuosa
FamilyLibellulidaeLibellulidae
OrderOdonataOdonata
WeightNot recordedNot recorded
Length4.2 cm – 4.5 cmNot recorded
LifespanNot recordedNot recorded
Main foodNot recordedNot recorded
Habitatfreshwater, riverineNot recorded
Conservation statusNot recordedNot recorded
Countries recordedNot recorded3

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