Black-shouldered Spinyleg vs Twelve-Spotted Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-shouldered Spinyleg | Twelve-Spotted Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dromogomphus spinosus | Libellula pulchella |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Gomphidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 60-70 mm | 65-75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black-shouldered Spinyleg
A large, elegant clubtail with distinctive spiny hind legs and black shoulder stripes. It perches conspicuously on rocks and logs along streams.
Did You Know?
The spiny projections on its hind legs form a basket used to scoop prey out of the air.
Twelve-Spotted Skimmer
A showy dragonfly with three dark spots on each wing, totaling twelve. Mature males develop additional white spots between the dark ones.
Did You Know?
Despite the name twelve-spotted, mature males actually have 24 wing markings when the white pruinose spots are included.