Pacific Spiketail vs Common Blue Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pacific Spiketail | Common Blue Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordulegaster dorsalis | Enallagma cyathigerum |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Cordulegastridae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 65-75 mm | 29-36 mm body |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Common Blue Damselfly
One of the most widespread damselflies. Males are sky blue with black markings. Forms mating wheels — a unique heart-shaped position during copulation.
Did You Know?
Damselflies form a unique heart shape when mating — the male grasps the female behind her head, and she curls her abdomen forward to meet his reproductive organs.