Splendid Clubtail vs Cobra Clubtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Splendid Clubtail | Cobra Clubtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gomphidia abbotti | Gomphus vastus |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Gomphidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 60-72 mm | 58-68 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Splendid Clubtail
A large, impressive Asian clubtail with bold yellow and black markings. It inhabits forested rivers in Southeast Asia and is a powerful flier.
Did You Know?
At over 70 mm long, it is one of the largest gomphid dragonflies in Southeast Asia.
Cobra Clubtail
A large North American clubtail with a dramatically flared abdomen tip and bold yellow markings. It patrols large rivers and is a powerful, fast flier.
Did You Know?
Its abdomen tip flares out so dramatically that it resembles a cobra's hood, inspiring its common name.