Japanese Red Dragonfly vs Small Emerald Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Red Dragonfly | Small Emerald Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sympetrum frequens | Hemistola chrysoprasaria |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 28-33 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | Europe |
| 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.
Small Emerald Moth
A small, delicate moth with uniformly pale green wings and fine white fringe. It is one of the daintiest European emerald moths.
Did You Know?
It feeds exclusively on wild clematis, making it confined to areas where this plant grows.