River Clubtail vs Hildebrand's Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | River Clubtail | Hildebrand's Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylurus flavipes | Neodythemis hildebrandti |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Gomphidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 50-55mm | 40-50 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Madagascar |
| 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.
Hildebrand's Dragonfly
A forest-dwelling dragonfly with a dark metallic body and hyaline wings. Males have distinctive blue pruinescence on the abdomen and thorax.
Did You Know?
This genus is far more diverse on Madagascar than on the African mainland, suggesting an ancient radiation on the island.