Hine's Emerald Dragonfly vs Rosy Underwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hine's Emerald Dragonfly | Rosy Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Somatochlora hineana | Catocala electa |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Corduliidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 5-6 cm | 65-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | United States | Central and southern Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Hine's Emerald Dragonfly
A brilliant green-eyed emerald dragonfly found in calcareous spring-fed wetlands. It is one of the most endangered dragonflies in North America.
Did You Know?
Its larvae take two to four years to develop in the cold, mineral-rich groundwater of fens.
Rosy Underwing
A large moth with camouflaged grey-brown forewings hiding vivid rosy-pink and black hindwings. When disturbed, the flash of pink confuses predators as it drops from its perch.
Did You Know?
Like all underwing moths, it uses a startle display, flashing its bright hindwings then vanishing as it re-covers them.