Reunion Riverjack vs Twin-spotted Spiketail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Reunion Riverjack | Twin-spotted Spiketail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zygonyx elisabethae | Cordulegaster maculata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 5-7 cm | 68-78 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Reunion | North America |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Reunion Riverjack
A large dragonfly endemic to the island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean. It patrols waterfalls and fast-flowing mountain streams.
Did You Know?
Deforestation and damming of Reunion's rivers have severely reduced its available breeding habitat.
Twin-spotted Spiketail
A large, dark brown spiketail with paired yellow spots on each abdominal segment. It is the most common spiketail in eastern North America.
Did You Know?
Its larvae lie partially buried in stream-bottom leaf litter and ambush passing prey.