Cascade Damselfly vs Russet-tipped Clubtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cascade Damselfly | Russet-tipped Clubtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thaumatoneura inopinata | Stylurus plagiatus |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Thaumatoneuridae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 55-65 mm | 50-58 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Cascade Damselfly
A rare damselfly found only near waterfalls in Central American cloud forests.
Did You Know?
Its larvae develop on wet rocks behind waterfall spray zones.
Russet-tipped Clubtail
A handsome clubtail with orange-brown wingtips and a distinctly widened club-shaped abdomen. It flies late in the season along rivers in the southern US.
Did You Know?
Its distinctly orange-russet wingtips are unique among North American clubtails.