Wood White vs Canada Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wood White | Canada Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptidea sinapis | Aeshna canadensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Pieridae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 36-48 mm wingspan | 62-72 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Wood White
A delicate, fluttery butterfly with rounded white wings and a small grey wingtip patch. It has a weak, dancing flight close to the ground.
Did You Know?
It was recently discovered to be a complex of three cryptic species indistinguishable by appearance alone.
Canada Darner
A common large darner of northeastern North America with blue and green markings. Its notched thoracic stripes help distinguish it from similar species.
Did You Know?
Its thoracic side stripes have a distinctive notch that separates it from the very similar Lake Darner.