Hyacinth Glider vs Sod Webworm Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hyacinth Glider | Sod Webworm Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Miathyria marcella | Crambus praefectellus |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 35-42 mm | 18-22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, South America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hyacinth Glider
A delicate dragonfly with a violet-tinted thorax and a slender banded abdomen. It is common in the Americas from the southern US to Argentina.
Did You Know?
Its larvae often develop among water hyacinth roots, giving the species its common name.
Sod Webworm Moth
A small straw-colored moth that holds its wings tightly rolled around its body at rest, giving it a tubular appearance. Its larvae create silk-lined tunnels in lawn thatch.
Did You Know?
Homeowners often first notice them as small pale moths that flush up in clouds when walking across the lawn at dusk.