Cobra Clubtail vs Dicromantispa Mantidfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cobra Clubtail | Dicromantispa Mantidfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gomphus vastus | Dicromantispa sayi |
| Order | Odonata | Neuroptera |
| Family | Gomphidae | Mantispidae |
| Size | 58-68 mm | 18-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cobra Clubtail
A large North American clubtail with a dramatically flared abdomen tip and bold yellow markings. It patrols large rivers and is a powerful, fast flier.
Did You Know?
Its abdomen tip flares out so dramatically that it resembles a cobra's hood, inspiring its common name.
Dicromantispa Mantidfly
A brown mantidfly found across eastern North America in forested habitats. Named after the eminent entomologist Thomas Say.
Did You Know?
Females lay thousands of eggs on stalks, but only larvae that find spider egg sacs survive.