Asian Clubtail vs Map Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Clubtail | Map Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Asiagomphus melaenops | Araschnia levana |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Gomphidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 45-52 mm | 32-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Asian Clubtail
A medium-sized clubtail dragonfly found in clean streams across East Asia. Males have distinctive yellow and black body markings with a widened abdomen tip.
Did You Know?
It is sensitive to water pollution and serves as an indicator of good stream water quality in Japan.
Map Butterfly
A small butterfly that produces two dramatically different seasonal forms within the same year. Spring adults are orange with black spots; summer adults are black with white bands.
Did You Know?
The seasonal colour change is triggered by day length during the larval stage, not temperature.