Slaty Skimmer vs Luna Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Slaty Skimmer | Luna Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libellula incesta | Actias luna |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 45-52 mm | 80-115 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Slaty Skimmer
A dark, slate-blue dragonfly of eastern North America. Mature males are uniformly dark blue-black, making them distinctive at ponds.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few North American dragonflies where males are almost entirely dark blue-black.
Luna Moth
A stunning lime-green moth with long trailing hindwing tails. Adults live only about one week. The long tails confuse bat echolocation by creating false echoes.
Did You Know?
The luna moths long tail streamers confuse bat sonar — they spin behind the moth creating acoustic illusions that cause bats to miss their target 47% of the time.