Two-toothed Goldenring vs Horned Clubtail

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Two-toothed Goldenring Horned Clubtail
Scientific Name Cordulegaster bidentata Arigomphus cornutus
Order Odonata Odonata
Family Cordulegastridae Gomphidae
Size 70-80 mm 45-55mm
Habitat Mountains Ponds & Lakes
Diet Omnivores Predators
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.

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Did You Know?

Its larvae develop in tiny trickles of spring water no wider than a hand, unlike most large dragonflies.

Horned Clubtail

A medium-sized clubtail dragonfly with small horn-like projections on the top of the head. Its body is yellow-green with brown markings. It breeds in clear ponds and lakes.

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Did You Know?

The tiny horns on its head are unique among North American clubtails and are used for species identification.