Henshaw's Brown Silk Moth vs White-legged Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Henshaw's Brown Silk Moth | White-legged Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caligula japonica | Platycnemis pennipes |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Saturniidae | Platycnemididae |
| Size | 100-130 mm | 32-37 mm body length |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, eastern China | Western Europe, Central Europe, Eastern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Henshaw's Brown Silk Moth
A large Japanese silk moth with rich brown wings featuring distinctive zigzag postmedial lines and clear ocelli. It is one of the most impressive saturniids native to Japan.
Did You Know?
In Japan, this species is called 'kusu-san' and is considered one of the most beautiful native moths, frequently featured in natural history publications.
White-legged Damselfly
A pale, delicate damselfly with distinctively flattened white legs that the male waves during courtship displays. It prefers slow-flowing rivers and canals.
Did You Know?
Males display their expanded white legs like flags to attract females during courtship.