Green Lestes vs River Clubtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Lestes | River Clubtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lestes viridis | Stylurus flavipes |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Lestidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 39-48 mm body length | 50-55mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Green Lestes
A metallic green damselfly that lays eggs into the bark of overhanging trees. Creates distinctive oviposition scars on willow branches. One of the latest damselflies to fly.
Did You Know?
Uniquely among damselflies, it lays its eggs into tree bark above water rather than into aquatic plants.
River Clubtail
A large clubtail dragonfly with yellow and black markings and a distinctly expanded abdomen tip. It breeds in large lowland rivers with sandy beds. Adults spend much time hanging in tree canopies.
Did You Know?
Adults spend most of their time high in riverside trees, only descending to water to breed, making them hard to observe.