Rambur's Forktail vs Delta-spotted Spiketail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rambur's Forktail | Delta-spotted Spiketail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ischnura ramburii | Cordulegaster diastatops |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 26-36 mm | 70-78 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, South America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rambur's Forktail
A widespread New World damselfly where males are green and black with a blue tail tip. Females come in orange, olive, and male-mimic color forms.
Did You Know?
It tolerates brackish and even slightly saline water, unlike most freshwater damselflies.
Delta-spotted Spiketail
A large spiketail of eastern North America with distinctive triangular yellow spots along its dark abdomen. It patrols forest streams with a slow, deliberate flight.
Did You Know?
The triangular or delta-shaped abdominal spots give this impressive spiketail its common name.