White-faced Darter vs Ilia Underwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-faced Darter | Ilia Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucorrhinia dubia | Catocala ilia |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 33-37mm | 70-95 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Eastern North America from southern Canada to the Gulf states |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
White-faced Darter
A small dragonfly with a distinctive white face and red markings on a dark body. It is a specialist of acidic bog pools with Sphagnum moss. Males hover over pools displaying their white face.
Did You Know?
It is so dependent on intact peatland bogs that its presence indicates a healthy, undrained peat ecosystem.
Ilia Underwing
A large moth with bark-patterned gray forewings that conceal bright reddish-orange and black hindwings. When startled, it flashes its colorful hindwings to confuse predators.
Did You Know?
It rests head-down on tree trunks during the day, where its cryptic forewings blend perfectly with oak bark.