Common Green Darner vs Stripetail Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Green Darner | Stripetail Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anax junius | Isoperla bilineata |
| Order | Odonata | Plecoptera |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Perlodidae |
| Size | 68-80 mm wingspan | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Stripetail Stonefly
A yellow-green stonefly with two distinctive dark stripes on its tails. It is common in clean North American streams during spring.
Did You Know?
Its distinctively striped cerci make it one of the easiest North American stoneflies to identify.