Neotropical Atlas Moth vs Sri Lankan Relict Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Atlas Moth | Sri Lankan Relict Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arsenura armida | Lankanectes corrugatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Saturniidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 120-160 mm wingspan | 5-6 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Mexico through Brazil, Argentina | Sri Lanka |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Endangered |
Neotropical Atlas Moth
A large silkmoth with wavy brown and grey wings and distinctive scalloped wing margins. Its caterpillars are gregarious and processionary.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars march nose-to-tail in long single-file processions between feeding and resting sites on tree trunks.
Sri Lankan Relict Dragonfly
A rare clubtail dragonfly endemic to Sri Lanka's wet zone streams. It has declined sharply due to water pollution and deforestation.
Did You Know?
Sri Lanka's dragonfly fauna includes over 120 species, with more than half found nowhere else.