Blue Quill vs Clubtail Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Quill | Clubtail Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paraleptophlebia guttata | Ophiogomphus cecilia |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Odonata |
| Family | Leptophlebiidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 50-55 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Blue Quill
A delicate spring-emerging mayfly with bluish-gray body coloring. Nymphs prefer riffles with abundant leaf detritus in clean streams.
Did You Know?
Anglers consider it one of the most important early-season hatches on trout streams.
Clubtail Dragonfly
A green-eyed dragonfly with a club-shaped abdomen tip found along clean rivers.
Did You Know?
Its larvae bury themselves in clean sand and are indicators of excellent water quality.