Widow Skimmer vs Insignia Goldenring
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Widow Skimmer | Insignia Goldenring |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libellula luctuosa | Cordulegaster insignis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 60-68 mm wingspan | 75-85 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Asia, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Widow Skimmer
A distinctive dragonfly with broad dark wing patches at the base and white bands beyond them in mature males. Females and young males lack the white bands.
Did You Know?
The widow skimmer gets its somber common name from the dark mourning-veil-like patches on the wings of females.
Insignia Goldenring
A large goldenring dragonfly of Turkey and the Near East with bold yellow markings. It patrols mountain streams in the eastern Mediterranean region.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most impressive dragonflies of the eastern Mediterranean, yet remains poorly studied.