Common Green Darner vs River Clubtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Green Darner | River Clubtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anax junius | Stylurus flavipes |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 68-80 mm wingspan | 50-55mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Common Green Darner
A large migratory dragonfly with a green thorax and blue abdomen found across North America. It undertakes multigenerational migrations spanning thousands of kilometers.
Did You Know?
Green darners migrate in swarms of millions from Canada to Mexico each autumn, with the return journey completed by their offspring the following spring.
River Clubtail
A large clubtail dragonfly with yellow and black markings and a distinctly expanded abdomen tip. It breeds in large lowland rivers with sandy beds. Adults spend much time hanging in tree canopies.
Did You Know?
Adults spend most of their time high in riverside trees, only descending to water to breed, making them hard to observe.