Delta-spotted Spiketail vs Cascade Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Delta-spotted Spiketail | Cascade Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordulegaster diastatops | Thaumatoneura inopinata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Cordulegastridae | Thaumatoneuridae |
| Size | 70-78 mm | 55-65 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Delta-spotted Spiketail
A large spiketail of eastern North America with distinctive triangular yellow spots along its dark abdomen. It patrols forest streams with a slow, deliberate flight.
Did You Know?
The triangular or delta-shaped abdominal spots give this impressive spiketail its common name.
Cascade Damselfly
A rare damselfly found only near waterfalls in Central American cloud forests.
Did You Know?
Its larvae develop on wet rocks behind waterfall spray zones.