Common Clubtail Dragonfly vs Twin-spotted Spiketail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Clubtail Dragonfly | Twin-spotted Spiketail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ictinogomphus ferox | Cordulegaster maculata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Gomphidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 55-65 mm body length | 68-78 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia) | North 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.
Twin-spotted Spiketail
A large, dark brown spiketail with paired yellow spots on each abdominal segment. It is the most common spiketail in eastern North America.
Did You Know?
Its larvae lie partially buried in stream-bottom leaf litter and ambush passing prey.