Scarce Chaser vs Pacific Spiketail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarce Chaser | Pacific Spiketail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libellula fulva | Cordulegaster dorsalis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 55-60 mm wingspan | 65-75 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Scarce Chaser
A medium-sized dragonfly where mature males develop a powdery blue abdomen. It is associated with clean, slow-flowing rivers with abundant marginal vegetation.
Did You Know?
Despite its name, the scarce chaser has become increasingly common in parts of Europe as water quality in rivers has improved.
Pacific Spiketail
The only spiketail dragonfly on the Pacific coast of North America. It has a dark brown body with yellow dorsal spots and patrols shaded forest seepages.
Did You Know?
It is the only spiketail species found west of the Rocky Mountains in North America.