Eastern Forktail vs Insignia Goldenring
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Forktail | Insignia Goldenring |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ischnura verticalis | Cordulegaster insignis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 21-33 mm | 75-85 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Asia, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eastern Forktail
A small damselfly where males are green and black with a blue tail tip. Young females are bright orange but turn olive-grey with age.
Did You Know?
Young females are striking bright orange, a color they lose completely as they mature.
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.