Insignia Goldenring vs Pacific Spiketail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Insignia Goldenring | Pacific Spiketail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordulegaster insignis | Cordulegaster dorsalis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Cordulegastridae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 75-85 mm | 65-75 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| 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.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most impressive dragonflies of the eastern Mediterranean, yet remains poorly studied.
Pacific Spiketail
The only spiketail dragonfly on the Pacific coast of North America. It has a dark brown body with yellow dorsal spots and patrols shaded forest seepages.
Did You Know?
It is the only spiketail species found west of the Rocky Mountains in North America.