Congo Basin Dragonfly vs Chocolate-tip Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Congo Basin Dragonfly | Chocolate-tip Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Palpopleura lucia | Clostera curtula |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Notodontidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm body length | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, DRC, Senegal, Ivory Coast) | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Congo Basin Dragonfly
A small but strikingly colored dragonfly with a broad, flattened abdomen. Males are bright blue with black wing markings while females are yellow and brown. It is one of the most abundant dragonflies in West African wetlands.
Did You Know?
Males are highly territorial and will chase away any other dragonfly that enters their small waterside territory.
Chocolate-tip Moth
A small greyish moth with a rich chocolate-brown patch at the tip of each forewing. It rests with its wings wrapped tightly around its body.
Did You Know?
When at rest, it curls its abdomen upward and looks remarkably like a broken twig.