Black-winged Damselfly vs Dustywing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-winged Damselfly | Dustywing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteryx atrata | Coniopteryx tineiformis |
| Order | Odonata | Neuroptera |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Coniopterygidae |
| Size | 55-68mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Orchards |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black-winged Damselfly
A large damselfly where males have entirely black iridescent wings with a metallic blue-green body. Females have dark smoky-brown wings. It inhabits clean streams in East Asia.
Did You Know?
In Japan it is called 'haguro-tonbo' (black-winged dragonfly) and is considered a symbol of good fortune.
Dustywing
A tiny moth-like lacewing covered in a white waxy powder that gives it a dusty appearance. It is an important predator of mites and scale insects on trees.
Did You Know?
Dustywings are the smallest of all neuropterans and are often overlooked because they resemble tiny moths.