Tawny Emperor vs Small Goldenring
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tawny Emperor | Small Goldenring |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Asterocampa clyton | Cordulegaster trinacriae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 40-65 mm wingspan | 65-74 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern and Central North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Tawny Emperor
A warm tawny-brown butterfly with dark bars and a row of small eyespots on the hindwing. Unlike most butterflies, it rarely visits flowers, preferring tree sap and rotting fruit.
Did You Know?
It is strongly attracted to human perspiration and will readily land on sweaty hikers.
Small Goldenring
A Mediterranean goldenring dragonfly found in Italy and nearby regions. It is smaller than most goldenrings and inhabits warm lowland streams.
Did You Know?
Its name refers to Sicily (Trinacria), where it was first scientifically described.