Crimson Marsh Glider vs Russet-tipped Clubtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Crimson Marsh Glider | Russet-tipped Clubtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trithemis aurora | Stylurus plagiatus |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 30-38mm | 50-58 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia, Oceania | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Crimson Marsh Glider
A dazzling dragonfly where males are vivid crimson-pink with rose-tinted wing bases. Females are olive-brown. It perches on vegetation tips near marshes and ponds.
Did You Know?
The brilliant crimson-pink color of the male is among the most vivid of any dragonfly in Asia.
Russet-tipped Clubtail
A handsome clubtail with orange-brown wingtips and a distinctly widened club-shaped abdomen. It flies late in the season along rivers in the southern US.
Did You Know?
Its distinctly orange-russet wingtips are unique among North American clubtails.