Russet-tipped Clubtail vs Filigree Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Russet-tipped Clubtail | Filigree Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylurus plagiatus | Pseudoleon superbus |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Gomphidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 50-58 mm | 42-48 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Central America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Russet-tipped Clubtail
A handsome clubtail with orange-brown wingtips and a distinctly widened club-shaped abdomen. It flies late in the season along rivers in the southern US.
Did You Know?
Its distinctly orange-russet wingtips are unique among North American clubtails.
Filigree Skimmer
A dragonfly with ornate banded wing patterns and arid habitat preferences.
Did You Know?
It is one of few dragonfly species found in extremely arid desert environments.