Russet-tipped Clubtail vs Freyer's Purple Emperor
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Russet-tipped Clubtail | Freyer's Purple Emperor |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylurus plagiatus | Apatura metis |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Gomphidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 50-58 mm | 60-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Southeastern Europe, Central Asia, China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern (globally); rare and declining in Eu |
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.
Freyer's Purple Emperor
A large, powerful butterfly closely related to the purple emperor but restricted to river valleys. Males display a brilliant purple-blue iridescence on the upper wing surface.
Did You Know?
Males patrol narrow sections of riverbank at high speed, chasing away all other large insects.