Desert Threadtail Damselfly vs Insignia Goldenring
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Threadtail Damselfly | Insignia Goldenring |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Protoneuridae sp. | Cordulegaster insignis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 75-85 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Asia, Europe |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Desert Threadtail Damselfly
A tiny, thread-thin damselfly found near desert springs and oases. It has one of the most restricted habitats of any dragonfly, depending on permanent desert water.
Did You Know?
Some desert threadtails exist in populations of fewer than 100 individuals at a single spring.
Insignia Goldenring
A large goldenring dragonfly of Turkey and the Near East with bold yellow markings. It patrols mountain streams in the eastern Mediterranean region.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most impressive dragonflies of the eastern Mediterranean, yet remains poorly studied.