River Jewelwing vs River Clubtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | River Jewelwing | River Clubtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteryx aequabilis | Stylurus flavipes |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 42-54 mm | 50-55mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
River Jewelwing
A North American damselfly with narrow dark wing tips in males and a metallic green body. It prefers faster-flowing rivers than the Ebony Jewelwing.
Did You Know?
Males have dark tips on otherwise clear wings, the reverse pattern of most other jewelwings.
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.