Pacific Spiketail vs Azure Damselfly of Azores
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pacific Spiketail | Azure Damselfly of Azores |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordulegaster dorsalis | Ischnura hastata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Cordulegastridae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 65-75 mm | 2.5-3 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Portugal |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Azure Damselfly of Azores
On the Azores, this species has evolved the only known all-female population of any odonate. These females reproduce through parthenogenesis.
Did You Know?
The Azores population is entirely female and reproduces without mating, a phenomenon unique among dragonflies and damselflies.