Épithèque Canine vs Épithèque à Queue de Beagle

Epitheca canis compared with Epitheca cynosura

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Épithèque Canine	Épithèque à Queue de Beagle
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (arthropodes)	Arthropoda (arthropodes)
Class same	Insecta (insecte)	Insecta (insecte)
Order same	Odonata (Odonata)	Odonata (Odonata)
Family same	Corduliidae	Corduliidae
Genus same	Epitheca	Epitheca
Species	Epitheca canis	Epitheca cynosura

Evolutionary Relationship

Épithèque Canine and Épithèque à Queue de Beagle share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Epitheca.

Conservation Status

Épithèque Canine

LC — Least Concern

Épithèque à Queue de Beagle

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Épithèque Canine	Épithèque à Queue de Beagle
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Épithèque Canine

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

Épithèque à Queue de Beagle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

Épithèque Canine

The Beaverpond Baskettail (Epitheca canis) is a species in the genus Epitheca. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Épithèque à Queue de Beagle

The common baskettail (<em>Epitheca cynosura</em>) is a dragonfly found across terrestrial and freshwater habitats of the United States. It is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, reflecting a stable and widespread population within its native range. <em>Epitheca cynosura</em> belongs to the family Corduliidae and is typically associated with ponds, lakes, marshes, and slow-moving streams, where its aquatic larvae develop. Adults are often observed patrolling over open water and forest edges in search of prey and mates. The species is named for the basket-like egg mass that females carry at the tip of their abdomen before depositing eggs in water. Males often form feeding swarms, particularly in the morning hours, where they capture small flying insects. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇺🇸 United States