Sallow vs Common Clubtail Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sallow | Common Clubtail Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthia icteritia | Ictinogomphus ferox |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Noctuidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 55-65 mm body length |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sallow
A pretty golden-yellow moth found in autumn, associated with sallow trees. Adults can be attracted to sugar or wine rope. Larvae feed on sallow catkins before descending to feed on low plants.
Did You Know?
Larvae begin life eating sallow catkins high in trees, then descend to complete development on ground-level plants.
Common Clubtail Dragonfly
A large, boldly marked black and yellow dragonfly with a distinctly clubbed abdomen tip. It is a powerful flier that perches prominently on vegetation overlooking water.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most voracious aerial predators among East African dragonflies, often catching prey nearly as large as itself.