Graphic Flutterer vs Arrowhead Spiketail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Graphic Flutterer | Arrowhead Spiketail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhyothemis graphiptera | Cordulegaster obliqua |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | Body 3-4 cm; wingspan 6-7 cm | 70-80 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Graphic Flutterer
A stunning dragonfly with dark patterned wings that give it a butterfly-like appearance in flight. It flies with a distinctive slow, fluttering motion over tropical wetlands.
Did You Know?
Its slow, fluttery flight is thought to mimic distasteful butterfly species as a form of protective mimicry.
Arrowhead Spiketail
A large spiketail dragonfly with arrowhead-shaped yellow markings along its dark abdomen. It is found along seepage-fed streams in eastern North American forests.
Did You Know?
Females can insert eggs directly into hard-packed stream gravel using their spike-like ovipositor.