Alpine Grizzled Skipper vs Indian Flower Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Grizzled Skipper | Indian Flower Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrgus andromedae | Scolia quadripustulata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Scoliidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 18-28 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Alps, Scandinavia | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Alpine Grizzled Skipper
A small, dark skipper butterfly with white checkered markings. It flies low over alpine turf in quick, darting flights.
Did You Know?
Its rapid, erratic flight makes it one of the most difficult alpine butterflies to observe.
Indian Flower Wasp
A robust black scoliid wasp with four yellowish spots on its abdomen found across South Asia. It targets white grubs of scarab beetles in agricultural soils.
Did You Know?
Indian farmers have long recognized this wasp as a beneficial ally against destructive white grubs in sugarcane fields.