Cinnabar Moth vs Neon Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cinnabar Moth | Neon Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tyria jacobaeae | Libellula croceipennis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Erebidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 32-42 mm wingspan | 48-55 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, central Asia (introduced to Australasia and Americas) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cinnabar Moth
A day-flying moth with charcoal-black wings marked with crimson-red stripes and spots. It has been deliberately introduced worldwide as a biological control agent for ragwort.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillars store toxic alkaloids from ragwort, making them so distasteful that birds learn to avoid them.
Neon Skimmer
A brilliantly red dragonfly of the American Southwest with amber-tinted wings. Males are an intense fluorescent red that seems to glow in sunlight.
Did You Know?
Its neon-red coloring is so vivid that it appears to fluoresce in bright sunlight.