Hildebrand's Dragonfly vs Navel Orangeworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hildebrand's Dragonfly | Navel Orangeworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neodythemis hildebrandti | Amyelois transitella |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Pyralidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm | 20-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Hildebrand's Dragonfly
A forest-dwelling dragonfly with a dark metallic body and hyaline wings. Males have distinctive blue pruinescence on the abdomen and thorax.
Did You Know?
This genus is far more diverse on Madagascar than on the African mainland, suggesting an ancient radiation on the island.
Navel Orangeworm
The most damaging pest of almonds, walnuts, and pistachios in California. Larvae bore into nuts and contaminate them with frass and fungal spores.
Did You Know?
It promotes aflatoxin contamination by introducing Aspergillus fungi into damaged nuts.