Russet-tipped Clubtail vs Green Lestes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Russet-tipped Clubtail | Green Lestes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylurus plagiatus | Lestes viridis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Gomphidae | Lestidae |
| Size | 50-58 mm | 39-48 mm body length |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Europe |
| 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.
Green Lestes
A metallic green damselfly that lays eggs into the bark of overhanging trees. Creates distinctive oviposition scars on willow branches. One of the latest damselflies to fly.
Did You Know?
Uniquely among damselflies, it lays its eggs into tree bark above water rather than into aquatic plants.