Common Footman Moth vs American Rubyspot
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Footman Moth | American Rubyspot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eilema lurideola | Hetaerina americana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Erebidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 31-38 mm wingspan | 40-50 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Footman Moth
A narrow-winged grey moth with a distinctive yellow-orange leading edge on the forewing. It rests with wings wrapped tightly around its body like a rolled leaf.
Did You Know?
Its common name refers to the way it wraps its wings like a footman standing at attention.
American Rubyspot
A graceful damselfly with brilliant ruby-red patches at the base of the wings in males. Its metallic red-bronze body gleams in sunlight along stream banks.
Did You Know?
Males aggressively defend stream territories, clashing with rivals by displaying their ruby wing patches.