Two-toothed Goldenring vs Twelve-Spotted Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-toothed Goldenring | Twelve-Spotted Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordulegaster bidentata | Libellula pulchella |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Cordulegastridae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 70-80 mm | 65-75 mm wingspan |
| 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.
Did You Know?
Its larvae develop in tiny trickles of spring water no wider than a hand, unlike most large dragonflies.
Twelve-Spotted Skimmer
A showy dragonfly with three dark spots on each wing, totaling twelve. Mature males develop additional white spots between the dark ones.
Did You Know?
Despite the name twelve-spotted, mature males actually have 24 wing markings when the white pruinose spots are included.