River Clubtail vs Silver-spotted Ghost Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | River Clubtail | Silver-spotted Ghost Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylurus flavipes | Sthenopis argenteomaculatus |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Gomphidae | Hepialidae |
| Size | 50-55mm | 60-75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
River Clubtail
A large clubtail dragonfly with yellow and black markings and a distinctly expanded abdomen tip. It breeds in large lowland rivers with sandy beds. Adults spend much time hanging in tree canopies.
Did You Know?
Adults spend most of their time high in riverside trees, only descending to water to breed, making them hard to observe.
Silver-spotted Ghost Moth
A large ghost moth from North America with silver-spotted wings. Caterpillars bore into the roots of alder trees, taking two years to develop. Adults emerge for brief nocturnal mating flights.
Did You Know?
Larvae spend up to two years boring through alder tree roots in waterlogged soil before pupating.