Silver-spotted Ghost Moth vs Forest Demoiselle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-spotted Ghost Moth | Forest Demoiselle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sthenopis argenteomaculatus | Calopteryx syriaca |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Hepialidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 60-75 mm wingspan | 44-50 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Asia, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Silver-spotted Ghost Moth
A large ghost moth from North America with silver-spotted wings. Caterpillars bore into the roots of alder trees, taking two years to develop. Adults emerge for brief nocturnal mating flights.
Did You Know?
Larvae spend up to two years boring through alder tree roots in waterlogged soil before pupating.
Forest Demoiselle
A Near Eastern demoiselle found along streams in the Levant region. Males have dark wings with blue-green metallic body coloring.
Did You Know?
It is restricted to a small number of streams in the Levant, making it one of the rarest Calopteryx species.