Insignia Goldenring vs Banded Pennant

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Insignia Goldenring Banded Pennant
Scientific Name Cordulegaster insignis Celithemis fasciata
Order Odonata Odonata
Family Cordulegastridae Libellulidae
Size 75-85 mm 35-40mm
Habitat Mountains Ponds & Lakes
Diet Omnivores Predators
Regions Asia, Europe North America
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Insignia Goldenring

A large goldenring dragonfly of Turkey and the Near East with bold yellow markings. It patrols mountain streams in the eastern Mediterranean region.

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Did You Know?

It is one of the most impressive dragonflies of the eastern Mediterranean, yet remains poorly studied.

Banded Pennant

A medium-sized dragonfly with bold dark bands across all four wings. Its body is dark with reddish markings. It perches prominently on the tips of twigs near water.

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Did You Know?

It perches at the very tips of twigs, looking like a tiny flag waving in the wind.