Alpine Grizzled Skipper vs Mason Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Grizzled Skipper | Mason Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrgus andromedae | Ancistrocerus nigricornis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Alps, Scandinavia | Europe, Western 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.
Mason Wasp
A small black and yellow solitary wasp that nests in pre-existing holes and hollow stems. It provisions each cell with paralyzed moth caterpillars.
Did You Know?
It readily uses artificial bee hotels, making it one of the easiest solitary wasps to attract to gardens.