Pygmy Mole Cricket vs River Clubtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pygmy Mole Cricket | River Clubtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tridactylus variegatus | Stylurus flavipes |
| Order | Orthoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Tridactylidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 50-55mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Pygmy Mole Cricket
A tiny mole cricket that lives along sandy stream banks and lake margins. It has miniature digging forelegs and can jump remarkable distances for its size.
Did You Know?
Despite being only a few millimeters long, it can launch itself over 30 centimeters into the air using spring-loaded hind legs.
River Clubtail
A large clubtail dragonfly with yellow and black markings and a distinctly expanded abdomen tip. It breeds in large lowland rivers with sandy beds. Adults spend much time hanging in tree canopies.
Did You Know?
Adults spend most of their time high in riverside trees, only descending to water to breed, making them hard to observe.