Chinese Character Moth vs Russet-tipped Clubtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Character Moth | Russet-tipped Clubtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cilix glaucata | Stylurus plagiatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Drepanidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm wingspan | 50-58 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Chinese Character Moth
A tiny moth whose resting posture perfectly mimics a bird dropping on a leaf. Its white wings bear a central brown blotch that completes the illusion.
Did You Know?
Its bird-dropping disguise is so effective that even experienced entomologists can walk past it without noticing.
Russet-tipped Clubtail
A handsome clubtail with orange-brown wingtips and a distinctly widened club-shaped abdomen. It flies late in the season along rivers in the southern US.
Did You Know?
Its distinctly orange-russet wingtips are unique among North American clubtails.