Fulvous Forest Skimmer vs Horned Clubtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fulvous Forest Skimmer | Horned Clubtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neurothemis fulvia | Arigomphus cornutus |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm body length | 45-55mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fulvous Forest Skimmer
A beautiful dragonfly showing dramatic sexual dimorphism. Males have rich amber-orange wings with dark tips, while females have transparent wings with brown markings. It perches frequently on waterside vegetation.
Did You Know?
Males are intensely territorial and perform spectacular aerial dogfights to defend their perching and breeding territories.
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.