Four-spotted Footman Moth vs Norfolk Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Four-spotted Footman Moth | Norfolk Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lithosia quadra | Coenagrion armatum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Erebidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 35-55 mm wingspan | 28-32 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Four-spotted Footman Moth
A large footman moth with strong sexual dimorphism; males are grey with two forewing spots, females yellow with four large blue-black spots. Females are significantly larger than males.
Did You Know?
When handled, it can exude a yellow fluid from its thorax that stains skin.
Norfolk Damselfly
A critically rare damselfly once found in the Norfolk Broads of England, now extinct in Britain. Small populations persist in Scandinavia and eastern Europe.
Did You Know?
It went extinct in Britain in the 1950s and has not been seen there since despite extensive surveys.