Large Pale Clothes Moth vs Hildebrand's Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Pale Clothes Moth | Hildebrand's Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tinea pallescentella | Neodythemis hildebrandti |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Tineidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 7-11 mm body; 15-22 mm wingspan | 40-50 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Pale Clothes Moth
A pale straw-colored clothes moth that is larger than the common webbing clothes moth. Its larvae prefer coarser animal fibers and are frequently found in old birds' nests.
Did You Know?
It is more commonly associated with roof spaces and bird nests than with clothing in wardrobes.
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.