Black-winged Damselfly vs Common Clubtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-winged Damselfly | Common Clubtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteryx atrata | Gomphus vulgatissimus |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 55-68mm | 50-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black-winged Damselfly
A large damselfly where males have entirely black iridescent wings with a metallic blue-green body. Females have dark smoky-brown wings. It inhabits clean streams in East Asia.
Did You Know?
In Japan it is called 'haguro-tonbo' (black-winged dragonfly) and is considered a symbol of good fortune.
Common Clubtail
A medium-sized dragonfly with a club-shaped abdomen tip and distinctive yellow and black markings. It emerges en masse from rivers in late spring.
Did You Know?
Unlike most dragonflies, clubtails frequently perch on the ground or on flat surfaces rather than hanging from vegetation.