Chinese Moon Moth vs Common Darter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Moon Moth | Common Darter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Actias dubernardi | Sympetrum striolatum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Saturniidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 90-120 mm | 35-44 mm body length |
| Habitat | Mountains | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central China (Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou) | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe, Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Chinese Moon Moth
A rare and exquisitely beautiful moon moth with pink-tinged green wings and extraordinarily long, curling hindwing tails. Males are more deeply pink-washed than the green females.
Did You Know?
Actias dubernardi is one of the only moon moths whose larvae feed on conifers rather than broadleaf trees, an unusual dietary specialization.
Common Darter
Europe's most abundant dragonfly, with mature males turning bright orange-red. It is often the last dragonfly flying in autumn, sometimes into November.
Did You Know?
Mating pairs lay eggs by repeatedly dipping the female's abdomen into the water while flying in tandem.