Green Silver-lines vs Norfolk Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Silver-lines | Norfolk Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudoips prasinana | Coenagrion armatum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Nolidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 33-40 mm wingspan | 28-32 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Green Silver-lines
A vivid bright-green moth with three diagonal white or silver lines across each forewing. It is one of the most beautiful small moths encountered at light traps.
Did You Know?
Unlike most green moths, its colour is relatively stable and does not fade quickly in museum collections.
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.