Pale Triangle vs Dobsonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pale Triangle | Dobsonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphium eurypylus | Corydalus cornutus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Corydalidae |
| Size | 6-7 cm wingspan | 40-55 mm body, 125 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pale Triangle
A fast-flying swallowtail with pale blue-green triangle markings on black wings. It frequently puddles on wet sand and mud along creek beds.
Did You Know?
Males form dense congregations of up to hundreds on wet riverbanks to extract minerals from mud.
Dobsonfly
Large insects with intimidating mandibles in males that are actually too large to bite effectively. Aquatic hellgrammite larvae are prized as fishing bait and indicate clean water.
Did You Know?
Male dobsonflies have terrifying mandibles up to 40 mm long, but they are so large the males cannot actually generate enough force to pinch — the females bite harder.