Paddle-tailed Darner vs Little Tan Short-Horn Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Paddle-tailed Darner | Little Tan Short-Horn Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeshna palmata | Glossosoma nigrior |
| Order | Odonata | Trichoptera |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Glossosomatidae |
| Size | 65-75 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Little Tan Short-Horn Sedge
A small, abundant caddisfly of eastern North American streams. Larvae build tortoise-shell-shaped cases of fine gravel and are important grazers.
Did You Know?
Grazing by dense populations can visibly reduce algal cover on stream rocks.