Paddle-tailed Darner vs Green-eyed Hooktail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Paddle-tailed Darner | Green-eyed Hooktail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeshna palmata | Paragomphus genei |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 65-75 mm | 40-48 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Paddle-tailed Darner
A large, boldly marked darner of western North America with distinctive paddle-shaped cerci. Males have bright blue and green abdominal spots.
Did You Know?
Its uniquely flattened, paddle-shaped cerci are unlike those of any other North American darner.
Green-eyed Hooktail
An African clubtail with bright green eyes and hooked male appendages. It is found along rivers and streams throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Did You Know?
Its bright green eyes are unusually vivid among gomphids, which typically have duller eye colors.