Two-toothed Goldenring vs Desert Firetail Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-toothed Goldenring | Desert Firetail Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordulegaster bidentata | Telebasis salva |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Cordulegastridae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 70-80 mm | 25-32 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North 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.
Desert Firetail Damselfly
A bright red damselfly found at ponds and streams in the arid American Southwest. Males are vivid crimson while females are duller brown.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most heat-tolerant damselflies, actively flying in temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius.