Delta-spotted Spiketail vs Smoky Rubyspot
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Delta-spotted Spiketail | Smoky Rubyspot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordulegaster diastatops | Hetaerina titia |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Cordulegastridae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 70-78 mm | 38-48 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Smoky Rubyspot
A damselfly with dark smoky wings and amber-red basal patches in males. It is found along forested streams in the eastern United States and Mexico.
Did You Know?
Its wings are much darker and smokier than those of its relative, the American Rubyspot.