Common Clubtail Dragonfly vs Green-eyed Hooktail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Clubtail Dragonfly | Green-eyed Hooktail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ictinogomphus ferox | Paragomphus genei |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Gomphidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 55-65 mm body length | 40-48 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia) | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Clubtail Dragonfly
A large, boldly marked black and yellow dragonfly with a distinctly clubbed abdomen tip. It is a powerful flier that perches prominently on vegetation overlooking water.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most voracious aerial predators among East African dragonflies, often catching prey nearly as large as itself.
Green-eyed Hooktail
An African clubtail with bright green eyes and hooked male appendages. It is found along rivers and streams throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Did You Know?
Its bright green eyes are unusually vivid among gomphids, which typically have duller eye colors.