Horned Clubtail vs Green-striped Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horned Clubtail | Green-striped Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arigomphus cornutus | Aeshna verticalis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Gomphidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 45-55mm | 63-72 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Green-striped Darner
A large darner of eastern North America with prominent green thoracic stripes. It flies late in the season and is often seen patrolling woodland edges.
Did You Know?
It is one of the latest-flying darners in eastern North America, active into late October.