Ringed Cascader vs Cobra Clubtail

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Ringed Cascader Cobra Clubtail
Scientific Name Zygonyx torridus Gomphus vastus
Order Odonata Odonata
Family Libellulidae Gomphidae
Size 45-52 mm 58-68 mm
Habitat Underground Rivers & Streams
Diet Predators Omnivores
Regions Africa, Asia, Europe North America
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Ringed Cascader

A dragonfly that hunts exclusively over rapids and waterfalls in warm climates.

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Did You Know?

Females drop eggs into white water, and larvae cling to rocks in torrents.

Cobra Clubtail

A large North American clubtail with a dramatically flared abdomen tip and bold yellow markings. It patrols large rivers and is a powerful, fast flier.

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Did You Know?

Its abdomen tip flares out so dramatically that it resembles a cobra's hood, inspiring its common name.