Smoky Rubyspot vs Giant Eastern Crane Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Smoky Rubyspot | Giant Eastern Crane Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hetaerina titia | Pedicia albivitta |
| Order | Odonata | Diptera |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Pediciidae |
| Size | 38-48 mm | 20-30 mm body length |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Smoky Rubyspot
A damselfly with dark smoky wings and amber-red basal patches in males. It is found along forested streams in the eastern United States and Mexico.
Did You Know?
Its wings are much darker and smokier than those of its relative, the American Rubyspot.
Giant Eastern Crane Fly
A large crane fly with long delicate legs and white-banded wing markings found near forest streams. Despite its mosquito-like appearance, it is completely harmless.
Did You Know?
Its aquatic larvae are voracious predators that hunt other insect larvae in cold forest streams.