Horned Clubtail vs Yellow-spotted Tree Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horned Clubtail | Yellow-spotted Tree Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arigomphus cornutus | Platycypha caligata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Gomphidae | Chlorocyphidae |
| Size | 45-55mm | 3-4 cm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Yellow-spotted Tree Damselfly
A colorful damselfly from African forest streams with males showing bright red and white leg flags. Males wave their colorful legs to attract females.
Did You Know?
Males perform elaborate leg-flagging displays, lifting their brightly colored tibiae to signal to females.