Dragonhunter vs Ebony Jewelwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dragonhunter | Ebony Jewelwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hagenius brevistylus | Calopteryx maculata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Gomphidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 77-90 mm | 39-57 mm body |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dragonhunter
The largest clubtail in North America and a formidable aerial predator. Its massive size and bold black and yellow markings are unmistakable.
Did You Know?
It regularly catches and eats other dragonflies, earning its fearsome common name.
Ebony Jewelwing
A stunning damselfly with entirely jet-black wings (males) or smoky wings with white spots (females). Males perform a courtship display by opening and closing their dark wings.
Did You Know?
Male ebony jewelwings perform a butterfly-like courtship dance, slowly fluttering their dramatic black wings to catch sunlight and impress females perched on streamside vegetation.