Azure Damselfly of Azores vs Russet-tipped Clubtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Azure Damselfly of Azores | Russet-tipped Clubtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ischnura hastata | Stylurus plagiatus |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 2.5-3 cm | 50-58 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Portugal | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Azure Damselfly of Azores
On the Azores, this species has evolved the only known all-female population of any odonate. These females reproduce through parthenogenesis.
Did You Know?
The Azores population is entirely female and reproduces without mating, a phenomenon unique among dragonflies and damselflies.
Russet-tipped Clubtail
A handsome clubtail with orange-brown wingtips and a distinctly widened club-shaped abdomen. It flies late in the season along rivers in the southern US.
Did You Know?
Its distinctly orange-russet wingtips are unique among North American clubtails.