Horned Clubtail vs Sapphire Flutterer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horned Clubtail | Sapphire Flutterer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arigomphus cornutus | Rhyothemis triangularis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Gomphidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 45-55mm | 30-38mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Asia |
| 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.
Sapphire Flutterer
A small dragonfly with sapphire-blue metallic patches on its hindwings. It has a fluttering, butterfly-like flight pattern. Males display their iridescent wings in courtship flights over ponds.
Did You Know?
Its butterfly-like flight and metallic blue wings make it look more like a jeweled butterfly than a dragonfly.