River Jewelwing vs Twin-spotted Spiketail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | River Jewelwing | Twin-spotted Spiketail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteryx aequabilis | Cordulegaster maculata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 42-54 mm | 68-78 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Twin-spotted Spiketail
A large, dark brown spiketail with paired yellow spots on each abdominal segment. It is the most common spiketail in eastern North America.
Did You Know?
Its larvae lie partially buried in stream-bottom leaf litter and ambush passing prey.