Common Clubtail vs Yellow-spotted Tree Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Clubtail | Yellow-spotted Tree Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gomphus vulgatissimus | Platycypha caligata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Gomphidae | Chlorocyphidae |
| Size | 50-55 mm wingspan | 3-4 cm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Common Clubtail
A medium-sized dragonfly with a club-shaped abdomen tip and distinctive yellow and black markings. It emerges en masse from rivers in late spring.
Did You Know?
Unlike most dragonflies, clubtails frequently perch on the ground or on flat surfaces rather than hanging from vegetation.
Yellow-spotted Tree Damselfly
A colorful damselfly from African forest streams with males showing bright red and white leg flags. Males wave their colorful legs to attract females.
Did You Know?
Males perform elaborate leg-flagging displays, lifting their brightly colored tibiae to signal to females.