Dun-bar vs Common Green Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dun-bar | Common Green Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cosmia trapezina | Anax junius |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Noctuidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 28-34 mm wingspan | 68-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dun-bar
A late summer noctuid moth whose caterpillars are partly predatory, eating other moth larvae sharing their tree. Variable brown coloration with a distinctive pale bar.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are cannibalistic and predatory, readily consuming other moth larvae they encounter on leaves.
Common Green Darner
A large migratory dragonfly with a green thorax and blue abdomen found across North America. It undertakes multigenerational migrations spanning thousands of kilometers.
Did You Know?
Green darners migrate in swarms of millions from Canada to Mexico each autumn, with the return journey completed by their offspring the following spring.