Two-toothed Goldenring vs Common Green Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-toothed Goldenring | Common Green Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordulegaster bidentata | Anax junius |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Cordulegastridae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 70-80 mm | 68-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Two-toothed Goldenring
A large, dark goldenring dragonfly of central European mountain streams. It is distinguished from other goldenrings by two tooth-like projections on the occipital triangle.
Did You Know?
Its larvae develop in tiny trickles of spring water no wider than a hand, unlike most large dragonflies.
Common Green Darner
A large migratory dragonfly with a green thorax and blue abdomen found across North America. It undertakes multigenerational migrations spanning thousands of kilometers.
Did You Know?
Green darners migrate in swarms of millions from Canada to Mexico each autumn, with the return journey completed by their offspring the following spring.