Green-eyed Hooktail vs Southern Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green-eyed Hooktail | Southern Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paragomphus genei | Orthetrum brunneum |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Gomphidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 40-48 mm | 40-47mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Africa | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green-eyed Hooktail
An African clubtail with bright green eyes and hooked male appendages. It is found along rivers and streams throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Did You Know?
Its bright green eyes are unusually vivid among gomphids, which typically have duller eye colors.
Southern Skimmer
A robust skimmer dragonfly where males develop a pale powder-blue pruinescence. Females are brown with a pale lateral stripe. It favors warm running water habitats.
Did You Know?
It prefers flowing water over still ponds, which is unusual among skimmer dragonflies.