Yellow Glassy Tiger vs Northern White-faced Darter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Glassy Tiger | Northern White-faced Darter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parantica aspasia | Leucorrhinia rubicunda |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 70-85 mm wingspan | 30-38 mm body length |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Borneo, Sulawesi) | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia, subarctic Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow Glassy Tiger
A delicate danainae butterfly with semi-transparent wings marked with black veins and margins and pale yellowish cells. It flies slowly and gracefully through the forest understory.
Did You Know?
Males possess specialized hair-pencils on the abdomen that release pheromones during courtship to attract females.
Northern White-faced Darter
A small dragonfly with a dark body, white face, and reddish markings on the abdomen. Males are more brightly colored than females. It breeds in boggy pools surrounded by sphagnum moss in boreal forests.
Did You Know?
Males defend their territory over bog pools with an aggressive aerial display, chasing away rival males and even other dragonfly species.