Alpine Grizzled Skipper vs Phasia Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Grizzled Skipper | Phasia Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrgus andromedae | Phasia hemiptera |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Alps, Scandinavia | Europe |
| 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.
Phasia Tachinid
A parasitic fly with distinctive dark-tipped wings that parasitizes shieldbug species. Males have broader wings than females. Adults visit flowers for nectar.
Did You Know?
Larvae develop inside living shieldbugs, eventually consuming and killing their hosts.