Small Red Damselfly vs Clubtail Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Red Damselfly | Clubtail Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceriagrion tenellum | Ophiogomphus cecilia |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 25-35mm | 50-55 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
Small Red Damselfly
A delicate damselfly where males are almost entirely red, a rare color for damselflies. Females come in several color forms. It is a weak flier that stays close to waterside vegetation.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only genuinely red damselflies in Europe, with males displaying a vivid scarlet color.
Clubtail Dragonfly
A green-eyed dragonfly with a club-shaped abdomen tip found along clean rivers.
Did You Know?
Its larvae bury themselves in clean sand and are indicators of excellent water quality.