Lancet Clubtail vs Graphic Flutterer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lancet Clubtail | Graphic Flutterer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phanogomphus exilis | Rhyothemis graphiptera |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Gomphidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 38-45 mm | Body 3-4 cm; wingspan 6-7 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lancet Clubtail
A small, slender clubtail dragonfly of eastern North America with greenish-yellow markings. It frequents small streams and creeks in forested areas.
Did You Know?
It is one of the smallest clubtails in North America, easily overlooked along woodland streams.
Graphic Flutterer
A stunning dragonfly with dark patterned wings that give it a butterfly-like appearance in flight. It flies with a distinctive slow, fluttering motion over tropical wetlands.
Did You Know?
Its slow, fluttery flight is thought to mimic distasteful butterfly species as a form of protective mimicry.