Royal Walnut Moth vs Emerald-spotted Flatwing Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Royal Walnut Moth | Emerald-spotted Flatwing Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Citheronia sepulcralis | Phaon iridipennis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Saturniidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 75-100 mm | 40-50 mm body length |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeastern United States | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Royal Walnut Moth
A rich brown moth with orange veins and small yellow spots. It is closely related to the regal moth but smaller and darker, found in southeastern pine forests.
Did You Know?
Citheronia sepulcralis is restricted to the Atlantic and Gulf coastal plains and is far less commonly encountered than its more famous relative, the regal moth.
Emerald-spotted Flatwing Damselfly
A stunning damselfly with metallic green and blue body and broad, iridescent wings with emerald spots. Males display by opening and closing their wings to attract females along streams.
Did You Know?
Males perform elaborate courtship displays, hovering in front of females while slowly fanning their iridescent wings to catch the sunlight.