Delta-spotted Spiketail vs Yellow Glassy Tiger
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Delta-spotted Spiketail | Yellow Glassy Tiger |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordulegaster diastatops | Parantica aspasia |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cordulegastridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 70-78 mm | 70-85 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Borneo, Sulawesi) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Delta-spotted Spiketail
A large spiketail of eastern North America with distinctive triangular yellow spots along its dark abdomen. It patrols forest streams with a slow, deliberate flight.
Did You Know?
The triangular or delta-shaped abdominal spots give this impressive spiketail its common name.
Yellow Glassy Tiger
A delicate danainae butterfly with semi-transparent wings marked with black veins and margins and pale yellowish cells. It flies slowly and gracefully through the forest understory.
Did You Know?
Males possess specialized hair-pencils on the abdomen that release pheromones during courtship to attract females.