Black-winged Damselfly vs Common Clubtail Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-winged Damselfly | Common Clubtail Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteryx atrata | Ictinogomphus ferox |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 55-68mm | 55-65 mm body length |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia) |
| 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 Dragonfly
A large, boldly marked black and yellow dragonfly with a distinctly clubbed abdomen tip. It is a powerful flier that perches prominently on vegetation overlooking water.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most voracious aerial predators among East African dragonflies, often catching prey nearly as large as itself.