Clubtail Dragonfly vs Kenyan Green Lacewing

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Clubtail Dragonfly Kenyan Green Lacewing
Scientific Name Ophiogomphus cecilia Chrysoperla agilis
Order Odonata Neuroptera
Family Gomphidae Chrysopidae
Size 50-55 mm 12-17 mm wingspan
Habitat Rivers & Streams Mountains
Diet Predators Predators
Regions Europe East Africa, Southern Europe
Conservation Near Threatened Least Concern

Clubtail Dragonfly

A green-eyed dragonfly with a club-shaped abdomen tip found along clean rivers.

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Did You Know?

Its larvae bury themselves in clean sand and are indicators of excellent water quality.

Kenyan Green Lacewing

A recently described species from the carnea complex found in East African highlands. Occurs in both natural and cultivated habitats.

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Did You Know?

It was only separated from Chrysoperla carnea as a valid species in 2015.