Vampire Moth vs Stream Jewelwing

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Vampire Moth Stream Jewelwing
Scientific Name Calyptra thalictri Neurobasis chinensis
Order Lepidoptera Odonata
Family Erebidae Calopterygidae
Size Wingspan 40-50mm 50-65 mm
Habitat Rivers & Streams Rivers & Streams
Diet Blood Feeders Omnivores
Regions Europe, Asia Asia, Oceania
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Vampire Moth

A dull grey-brown moth with a uniquely evolved proboscis capable of piercing mammalian skin. Males occasionally drink blood for sodium.

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Did You Know?

It is one of the only moths known to drink blood from mammals including humans using its hardened barbed proboscis.

Stream Jewelwing

A spectacular tropical damselfly where males have iridescent metallic green hindwings that flash in sunlight. Females have bronze-brown wings with white tips.

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Did You Know?

Males flash their brilliant metallic green hindwings like semaphore flags to signal territory ownership.