Dun-bar vs Wandering Glider
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dun-bar | Wandering Glider |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cosmia trapezina | Pantala hymenaea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Noctuidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 28-34 mm wingspan | 46-52mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America, South America, Asia |
| 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.
Wandering Glider
A medium-sized dragonfly with broad hindwings and a yellowish body. It spends almost its entire life on the wing, rarely perching. It breeds in temporary rain pools.
Did You Know?
It can develop from egg to adult in as little as 38 days, one of the fastest development times of any dragonfly.