Splendid Clubtail vs Russet-tipped Clubtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Splendid Clubtail | Russet-tipped Clubtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gomphidia abbotti | Stylurus plagiatus |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Gomphidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 60-72 mm | 50-58 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | North America, Central 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.
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.