River Clubtail vs Great Red Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | River Clubtail | Great Red Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylurus flavipes | Phryganea striata |
| Order | Odonata | Trichoptera |
| Family | Gomphidae | Phryganeidae |
| Size | 50-55mm | 20-25 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| 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.
Great Red Sedge
A large cinnamon-colored caddisfly with distinctive striped wings, well known to European anglers. It hatches in early summer on lakes and slow rivers.
Did You Know?
This caddisfly inspired one of the oldest known artificial fishing flies, the "Great Red Sedge," used since at least the fifteenth century.