Arrowhead Spiketail vs Giant Hawaiian Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arrowhead Spiketail | Giant Hawaiian Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordulegaster obliqua | Anax strenuus |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Cordulegastridae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 70-80 mm | 10-13 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Giant Hawaiian Darner
The largest dragonfly in the United States, endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. It patrols forest streams and pools in native montane forest.
Did You Know?
Ancient Hawaiians called it the 'pinao' and considered it a guardian spirit of fresh water.