Arrowhead Spiketail vs Keeled Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arrowhead Spiketail | Keeled Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordulegaster obliqua | Orthetrum coerulescens |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Cordulegastridae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 70-80 mm | 36-45mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Africa |
| 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.
Keeled Skimmer
A slender dragonfly where mature males develop a powder-blue abdomen. Females and immature males are yellowish-brown. It flies low over shallow boggy streams and seepages.
Did You Know?
It is an indicator species for high-quality wet heathland, and its presence suggests good habitat condition.