Pacific Spiketail vs Four-Spotted Chaser
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pacific Spiketail | Four-Spotted Chaser |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordulegaster dorsalis | Libellula quadrimaculata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Cordulegastridae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 65-75 mm | 60-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia, North America |
| 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.
Four-Spotted Chaser
A medium-sized dragonfly with two dark spots on the leading edge of each wing, totaling four. It is one of the most widespread dragonflies in the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
This species occasionally undertakes mass migrations in Europe, with millions of individuals seen flying together in a single direction.