Japanese Red Dragonfly vs Macrosoma lucivittata
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Red Dragonfly | Macrosoma lucivittata |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sympetrum frequens | Macrosoma lucivittata |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Hedylidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 32-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Red Dragonfly
Known as 'akane' or 'aka-tonbo' in Japanese, this red dragonfly is one of the most iconic insects in Japanese culture. Males turn bright red at maturity. Appears in large numbers in autumn.
Did You Know?
Red dragonflies are so symbolically important in Japan that the children's song 'Aka Tombo' (Red Dragonfly) is known by virtually every Japanese person.
Macrosoma lucivittata
Moth-butterfly with pale wings bearing a translucent vitreous stripe. One of the more distinctive hedylid species.
Did You Know?
The glass-like wing stripe may function in crypsis by breaking up the wing outline at night.