Relict Himalayan Dragonfly vs Io Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Relict Himalayan Dragonfly | Io Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epiophlebia laidlawi | Automeris io |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Epiophlebiidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 5-6 cm | 63-88 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Meadows |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | India, Nepal, Bhutan | North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Relict Himalayan Dragonfly
A living fossil dragonfly from the Himalayas that retains features of both dragonflies and damselflies. It breeds in cold mountain streams above 1800 m.
Did You Know?
Its family dates back to the Jurassic period, making it one of the most primitive living dragonflies.
Io Moth
Named after Io from Greek mythology. Hindwings display large eyespots that flash open to startle predators. Caterpillars are covered in urticating spines that cause a painful sting.
Did You Know?
When threatened, the Io moth suddenly flashes open its hindwings to reveal two enormous eyespots — the sudden appearance of "eyes" startles predators into backing off.