River Clubtail vs Black Saddlebags
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | River Clubtail | Black Saddlebags |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylurus flavipes | Tramea lacerata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Gomphidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 50-55mm | 47-55 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
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.
Black Saddlebags
A large migratory dragonfly with conspicuous black patches at the base of its hindwings. It flies for extended periods and is often seen in feeding swarms.
Did You Know?
The dark hindwing patches look like saddlebags, giving this strong migrant its memorable name.