Asian Clubtail vs Two-toothed Goldenring
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Clubtail | Two-toothed Goldenring |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Asiagomphus melaenops | Cordulegaster bidentata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Gomphidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 45-52 mm | 70-80 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Two-toothed Goldenring
A large, dark goldenring dragonfly of central European mountain streams. It is distinguished from other goldenrings by two tooth-like projections on the occipital triangle.
Did You Know?
Its larvae develop in tiny trickles of spring water no wider than a hand, unlike most large dragonflies.