Setaceous Hebrew Character vs Red-eyed Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Setaceous Hebrew Character | Red-eyed Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xestia c-nigrum | Erythromma najas |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Noctuidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 38-45 mm wingspan | 30-36 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Setaceous Hebrew Character
A grey-brown moth with a dark mark on the forewing resembling a Hebrew letter. It is a migratory species that regularly reinforces its northern populations.
Did You Know?
The 'c-nigrum' in its scientific name describes the black C-shaped mark on the forewing.
Red-eyed Damselfly
A stocky blue damselfly with distinctive dark red eyes. It spends most of its time perched on floating lily pads rather than bankside vegetation.
Did You Know?
It is almost always found sitting on lily pads far from shore, unlike most damselflies.