Arrowhead Spiketail vs End Band Net-Winged Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arrowhead Spiketail | End Band Net-Winged Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordulegaster obliqua | Calopteron terminale |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cordulegastridae | Lycidae |
| Size | 70-80 mm | 9-15 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Arrowhead Spiketail
A large spiketail dragonfly with arrowhead-shaped yellow markings along its dark abdomen. It is found along seepage-fed streams in eastern North American forests.
Did You Know?
Females can insert eggs directly into hard-packed stream gravel using their spike-like ovipositor.
End Band Net-Winged Beetle
A net-winged beetle with orange elytra that become black at the tips, common in eastern North American forests. It forms a mimicry ring with other toxic insects.
Did You Know?
Adults often aggregate on the same plant, creating a concentrated warning display that deters bird predators.