Yellow-striped Flutterer vs Lancet Clubtail

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Yellow-striped Flutterer Lancet Clubtail
Scientific Name Rhyothemis phyllis Phanogomphus exilis
Order Odonata Odonata
Family Libellulidae Gomphidae
Size 28-35mm 38-45 mm
Habitat Wetlands Forests
Diet Predators Omnivores
Regions Asia, Oceania North America
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Yellow-striped Flutterer

A small dragonfly with bold yellow and black stripes on its wings. It flies in a distinctive fluttering manner, resembling a butterfly. Often seen in groups over pools and marshes.

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Did You Know?

It often feeds in large gregarious groups, with dozens fluttering together over marshland like colorful butterflies.

Lancet Clubtail

A small, slender clubtail dragonfly of eastern North America with greenish-yellow markings. It frequents small streams and creeks in forested areas.

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Did You Know?

It is one of the smallest clubtails in North America, easily overlooked along woodland streams.