Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly vs Dun-bar
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly | Dun-bar |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nesobasis erythrops | Cosmia trapezina |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 3-4 cm | 28-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Fiji | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly
An endemic Fijian damselfly found along shaded forest streams on Viti Levu. Males have distinctive red eyes and metallic green bodies.
Did You Know?
Fiji has over 20 endemic Nesobasis damselfly species, one of the richest island damselfly radiations.
Dun-bar
A late summer noctuid moth whose caterpillars are partly predatory, eating other moth larvae sharing their tree. Variable brown coloration with a distinctive pale bar.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are cannibalistic and predatory, readily consuming other moth larvae they encounter on leaves.