Blue-fronted Dancer vs Arrowhead Spiketail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue-fronted Dancer | Arrowhead Spiketail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Argia apicalis | Cordulegaster obliqua |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 28-38 mm | 70-80 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blue-fronted Dancer
A robust damselfly with vivid blue coloring found in eastern North America. It prefers streams and rivers rather than still water.
Did You Know?
Unlike most pond damselflies, dancers are adapted to flowing water and perch on streamside rocks.
Arrowhead Spiketail
A large spiketail dragonfly with arrowhead-shaped yellow markings along its dark abdomen. It is found along seepage-fed streams in eastern North American forests.
Did You Know?
Females can insert eggs directly into hard-packed stream gravel using their spike-like ovipositor.