Siebold's clubtail Coloring Pages

Not a Darner!? It Is a Clubtail Dragonfly

Even though its Japanese name sounds like a darner dragonfly, Siebold's clubtail is not a darner dragonfly at all. It is actually a clubtail dragonfly! It is the biggest clubtail dragonfly in Japan, and it looks so grand and strong.

Its Japanese Name Means "Little Spottail Darner"

Its Japanese name comes from how it looks. It has yellow and black stripes just like a spottail darner, but it is a little bit smaller. So, people named it "little spottail darner" in Japanese!

Check Out Its Body! It Has a Super Small Head

The coolest thing about Siebold's clubtail is its very small head. Its body is big, but its head is tiny! If you put it next to other dragonflies, you can see how small its head is right away. It has a super neat shape!

Eyes Set Apart! Proof It Is a Clubtail Dragonfly

Darners and other big dragonflies have huge eyes that touch in the middle of their heads. But Siebold's clubtail has eyes that are set apart. This is the main proof that it belongs to the clubtail dragonfly family!

Holding On Tight! Super Long Back Legs

If you look closely at Siebold's clubtail, its back legs are super long and strong. It uses these long legs like a tripod to stand firm and sturdy on rocks and the ground.

It Doesn't Hang Down! It Rests Flat on Surfaces

Spottail darners rest by hanging straight down from tree branches. But Siebold's clubtail likes to sit flat on rocks, the ground, or flat leaves. You can often find it sitting on a sunny rock, watching over its home!

Yellow and Black Tiger Stripes! Cool Patterns

Its whole body is covered in bright yellow and black stripes, just like a tiger! It has thick yellow lines on its chest and yellow ring patterns all along its long belly.

Looks Just Like a Dead Leaf!? The Flat Nymph Secret

The baby of Siebold's clubtail, called a nymph, lives underwater. It has a super cool shape! It looks flat, just like a dry leaf or a paper fan. This helps it hide in the sand and leaves at the bottom of the river.

So Strong! A Sky Hunter That Catches Other Dragonflies

Siebold's clubtail eats flies and mosquitoes in the air. It can even catch butterflies, moths, and other dragonflies as big as itself! It grabs them with its long back legs. It is a super strong hunter by the water!

Named After Siebold!? A Dragonfly with History

The science name for Siebold's clubtail includes "Siebold". He was a famous doctor from Holland who came to Japan a long time ago. People have been studying Siebold's clubtail as a famous Japanese bug for a very long time!

How to choose colors: Make bright yellow and jet black stand out!

Basic body colors: To make your Siebold's clubtail look super cool like a real one, try focusing on the contrast between yellow and black.

Color the tiny head and wide-set eyes nice and clear!

Color the tiny head and wide-set eyes carefully. These are big clues that show it is a Siebold's clubtail. Doing this will make it pop right out!

Add a little darker black between the head and neck, and under the neck for shadows. This will show off the tiny head and make your picture look 3D!

Color the long, thick back legs to make them look cool and 3D!

The Siebold's clubtail is proud of its long, strong back legs! Here is a trick: sharpen your colored pencil well before you color them.

Try tracing the lines of the tiny spikes on the legs carefully, too.

Tips for coloring the pretty net patterns on the wings!

This coloring page has lots of thin wing lines that cross like a neat net.

Be sure to color the small black spots at the tips of the wings, too.

It Has "Yanma" in Its Name, But It Is a Clubtail Dragonfly!

Siebold's clubtail has "yanma" in its Japanese name, but it is actually a clubtail dragonfly, not a spiketail! It is the biggest clubtail dragonfly in Japan. It can grow to be about 8 to 9 centimeters long.

A Tiny Head and Super Long Back Legs!

Siebold's clubtail looks very unique. It has a very small head for its body and amazingly long back legs. It uses its strong back legs to hold on tight to posts and rocks near rivers.

It Loves to Sit Flat on Rocks and the Ground

Spiketail dragonflies fly around all the time, but Siebold's clubtail is different. It likes to sit still on river rocks, the ground, or tree branches. It picks a favorite spot with a great view to watch over its home.

The Secret of the Super Flat Nymph

Baby Siebold's clubtails (nymphs) do not look like other dragonfly babies. They are super flat, just like a fallen leaf! This shape helps them hide under mud and sand at the bottom of the river, so they can surprise their food.

Cool Yellow and Black Colors

Its body is dark black with bright yellow stripes on its chest and belly. Bees have these same colors too! Black and yellow stripes help it look strong and tough to other creatures.