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Both the Common Scarlet and the Common Redbolt are red but the Common Scarlet can be distinguished by the dark line along its abdomen which is absent in the Common Redbolt.

The female Scarlet Basker can be distinguished by the amber patch at the base of its hindwing which is absent in the female Common Parasol.

They can be distinguished by the colour of their thorax! The Scarlet Skimmer has a red thorax while the Spine-tufted Skimmer has a dark brown thorax.

The female Banded Skimmer has a yellow band at its abdomen with black markings. In comparison, the Yellow-barred Flutterer has two dark bars with yellow in the middle at the base of its hindwings.

The male Blue Sprite has a sky blue body with black markings while the male Common Bluetail has a green head and thorax.