Cobra Clubtail vs Familiar Bluet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cobra Clubtail | Familiar Bluet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gomphus vastus | Enallagma civile |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Gomphidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 58-68 mm | 28-37 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | 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.
Familiar Bluet
One of the most common and widespread bluet damselflies in North America. Males are bright blue with black markings on the upper abdomen.
Did You Know?
It is the most frequently encountered damselfly species across most of the United States.