Shadowdamsel vs Eyed Hawk-moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shadowdamsel | Eyed Hawk-moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Palaemnema paulicoba | Smerinthus ocellatus |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Platystictidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 35-42 mm | 70-95 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Central America | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Shadowdamsel
A delicate damselfly that lives in deep shade along tropical forest streams.
Did You Know?
It is restricted to pristine forested waterways and disappears when canopy is removed.
Eyed Hawk-moth
A large hawk-moth with cryptic brown forewings that conceal vivid blue and black eyespots on the hindwings. When startled, it flashes its eyespots to frighten predators.
Did You Know?
The flash of its eyespots has been shown experimentally to startle birds into abandoning their attack.