Insignia Goldenring vs Broad-bodied Chaser
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Insignia Goldenring | Broad-bodied Chaser |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordulegaster insignis | Libellula depressa |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Cordulegastridae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 75-85 mm | 39-48 mm body length |
| Habitat | Mountains | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia, Europe | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe |
| 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.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most impressive dragonflies of the eastern Mediterranean, yet remains poorly studied.
Broad-bodied Chaser
A stocky dragonfly with a distinctly flattened, broad abdomen that is powder-blue in males and golden-brown in females. It is often the first dragonfly to colonise new garden ponds.
Did You Know?
It can appear at a new garden pond within days of it being filled with water.