Pacific Spiketail vs Sapphire Flutterer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pacific Spiketail | Sapphire Flutterer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordulegaster dorsalis | Rhyothemis triangularis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Cordulegastridae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 65-75 mm | 30-38mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Asia |
| 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.
Sapphire Flutterer
A small dragonfly with sapphire-blue metallic patches on its hindwings. It has a fluttering, butterfly-like flight pattern. Males display their iridescent wings in courtship flights over ponds.
Did You Know?
Its butterfly-like flight and metallic blue wings make it look more like a jeweled butterfly than a dragonfly.