White-faced Darter vs Twin-spotted Spiketail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-faced Darter | Twin-spotted Spiketail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucorrhinia dubia | Cordulegaster maculata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 33-37mm | 68-78 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
White-faced Darter
A small dragonfly with a distinctive white face and red markings on a dark body. It is a specialist of acidic bog pools with Sphagnum moss. Males hover over pools displaying their white face.
Did You Know?
It is so dependent on intact peatland bogs that its presence indicates a healthy, undrained peat ecosystem.
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.