Crimson Marsh Glider vs Crimson Speckled Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Crimson Marsh Glider | Crimson Speckled Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trithemis aurora | Utetheisa pulchella |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 30-38mm | Wingspan 33-42mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia, Oceania | Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Crimson Marsh Glider
A dazzling dragonfly where males are vivid crimson-pink with rose-tinted wing bases. Females are olive-brown. It perches on vegetation tips near marshes and ponds.
Did You Know?
The brilliant crimson-pink color of the male is among the most vivid of any dragonfly in Asia.
Crimson Speckled Moth
A small stunning moth with white forewings densely spotted with black and red marks. It is a strong migrant found across the Old World tropics.
Did You Know?
It sequesters pyrrolizidine alkaloids from its host plants which males transfer to females as a nuptial gift during mating.