Blue Quill vs Dragonhunter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Quill | Dragonhunter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paraleptophlebia guttata | Hagenius brevistylus |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Odonata |
| Family | Leptophlebiidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 77-90 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Dragonhunter
The largest clubtail in North America and a formidable aerial predator. Its massive size and bold black and yellow markings are unmistakable.
Did You Know?
It regularly catches and eats other dragonflies, earning its fearsome common name.