Golden-Ringed Dragonfly vs Great Red Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden-Ringed Dragonfly | Great Red Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordulegaster boltonii | Phryganea striata |
| Order | Odonata | Trichoptera |
| Family | Cordulegastridae | Phryganeidae |
| Size | 76-84 mm wingspan | 20-25 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Golden-Ringed Dragonfly
The longest dragonfly in Britain, adorned with bold black and yellow rings along its body. Females have a conspicuous ovipositor used to inject eggs into stream beds.
Did You Know?
The larvae of golden-ringed dragonflies live buried in stream sediment for up to five years before emerging as adults, ambushing prey from their sandy hideouts.
Great Red Sedge
A large cinnamon-colored caddisfly with distinctive striped wings, well known to European anglers. It hatches in early summer on lakes and slow rivers.
Did You Know?
This caddisfly inspired one of the oldest known artificial fishing flies, the "Great Red Sedge," used since at least the fifteenth century.