Asian Clubtail vs Green Lestes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Clubtail | Green Lestes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Asiagomphus melaenops | Lestes viridis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Gomphidae | Lestidae |
| Size | 45-52 mm | 39-48 mm body length |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Asian Clubtail
A medium-sized clubtail dragonfly found in clean streams across East Asia. Males have distinctive yellow and black body markings with a widened abdomen tip.
Did You Know?
It is sensitive to water pollution and serves as an indicator of good stream water quality in Japan.
Green Lestes
A metallic green damselfly that lays eggs into the bark of overhanging trees. Creates distinctive oviposition scars on willow branches. One of the latest damselflies to fly.
Did You Know?
Uniquely among damselflies, it lays its eggs into tree bark above water rather than into aquatic plants.