Congo Basin Dragonfly vs Neotropical Atlas Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Congo Basin Dragonfly | Neotropical Atlas Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Palpopleura lucia | Arsenura armida |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm body length | 120-160 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, DRC, Senegal, Ivory Coast) | Mexico through Brazil, Argentina |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Neotropical Atlas Moth
A large silkmoth with wavy brown and grey wings and distinctive scalloped wing margins. Its caterpillars are gregarious and processionary.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars march nose-to-tail in long single-file processions between feeding and resting sites on tree trunks.