Common Clubtail Dragonfly vs Smoky Rubyspot
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Clubtail Dragonfly | Smoky Rubyspot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ictinogomphus ferox | Hetaerina titia |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Gomphidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 55-65 mm body length | 38-48 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia) | North America, Central America |
| 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.
Smoky Rubyspot
A damselfly with dark smoky wings and amber-red basal patches in males. It is found along forested streams in the eastern United States and Mexico.
Did You Know?
Its wings are much darker and smokier than those of its relative, the American Rubyspot.