Smoky Rubyspot vs Glover's Silk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Smoky Rubyspot | Glover's Silk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hetaerina titia | Hyalophora columbia gloveri |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 38-48 mm | 100-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Western North America, Rocky Mountain region |
| 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.
Glover's Silk Moth
A large silk moth from the western Rocky Mountain region with reddish-brown wings and white crescent-shaped spots. It is closely related to the cecropia moth but adapted to arid habitats.
Did You Know?
It was originally described as a separate species but is now considered a subspecies of the Columbia silk moth.