Horned Clubtail vs Halloween Pennant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horned Clubtail | Halloween Pennant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arigomphus cornutus | Celithemis eponina |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Gomphidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 45-55mm | 55-62 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| 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.
Halloween Pennant
A distinctive dragonfly with boldly patterned orange and brown bands across its wings. It perches at the tips of vegetation and sways in the breeze like a flag.
Did You Know?
Halloween pennants are the only dragonflies in North America that regularly perch on the tips of flexible stems, swaying like small pennants in the wind.