Ebony Jewelwing vs Horned Clubtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ebony Jewelwing | Horned Clubtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteryx maculata | Arigomphus cornutus |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 39-57 mm body | 45-55mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Horned Clubtail
A medium-sized clubtail dragonfly with small horn-like projections on the top of the head. Its body is yellow-green with brown markings. It breeds in clear ponds and lakes.
Did You Know?
The tiny horns on its head are unique among North American clubtails and are used for species identification.