Mountain Demoiselle vs Splendid Clubtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Demoiselle | Splendid Clubtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteryx exul | Gomphidia abbotti |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 45-52 mm | 60-72 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa | Asia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Mountain Demoiselle
A rare North African demoiselle restricted to mountain streams in Algeria and Tunisia. Males have dark blue-tinted wings and metallic blue-green bodies.
Did You Know?
It is one of the rarest demoiselles in the world, confined to a handful of streams in the Atlas Mountains.
Splendid Clubtail
A large, impressive Asian clubtail with bold yellow and black markings. It inhabits forested rivers in Southeast Asia and is a powerful flier.
Did You Know?
At over 70 mm long, it is one of the largest gomphid dragonflies in Southeast Asia.