Twin-spotted Spiketail vs Forest Demoiselle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twin-spotted Spiketail | Forest Demoiselle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordulegaster maculata | Calopteryx syriaca |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Cordulegastridae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 68-78 mm | 44-50 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Asia, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Twin-spotted Spiketail
A large, dark brown spiketail with paired yellow spots on each abdominal segment. It is the most common spiketail in eastern North America.
Did You Know?
Its larvae lie partially buried in stream-bottom leaf litter and ambush passing prey.
Forest Demoiselle
A Near Eastern demoiselle found along streams in the Levant region. Males have dark wings with blue-green metallic body coloring.
Did You Know?
It is restricted to a small number of streams in the Levant, making it one of the rarest Calopteryx species.