Map Butterfly vs Black-winged Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Map Butterfly | Black-winged Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Araschnia levana | Calopteryx atrata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 32-40 mm wingspan | 55-68mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Map Butterfly
A small butterfly that produces two dramatically different seasonal forms within the same year. Spring adults are orange with black spots; summer adults are black with white bands.
Did You Know?
The seasonal colour change is triggered by day length during the larval stage, not temperature.
Black-winged Damselfly
A large damselfly where males have entirely black iridescent wings with a metallic blue-green body. Females have dark smoky-brown wings. It inhabits clean streams in East Asia.
Did You Know?
In Japan it is called 'haguro-tonbo' (black-winged dragonfly) and is considered a symbol of good fortune.