Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly vs Cuban Dagger Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly | Cuban Dagger Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ischnura pumilio | Acronicta oblinita |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 26-31 mm body length | 35-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe | Cuba, Caribbean, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly
One of Europe's smallest damselflies, with a black body and a single blue segment near the tail tip. Females come in a remarkable variety of colour forms.
Did You Know?
It specialises in colonising new and temporary water bodies that other dragonflies avoid.
Cuban Dagger Moth
A moth found in Cuba and North America whose caterpillars bear dense tufts of hair. Adults are grayish with subtle dagger-like markings on the forewings.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar's dense hairs can cause skin irritation if handled.