Bath White vs White-banded Grass Dart
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bath White | White-banded Grass Dart |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pontia daplidice | Taractrocera papyria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 42-52 mm wingspan | 2-3 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Parks |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bath White
A white butterfly with bold green marbling on the underside of its hindwings. It is a rare migrant to northern Europe, appearing unpredictably in warm years.
Did You Know?
It was named after a specimen embroidered on a piece of needlework made by a young woman in Bath, England.
White-banded Grass Dart
A small orange-brown skipper butterfly with a distinctive white band across its hindwings. It is common in grassy habitats throughout eastern Australia.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few Australian butterflies that thrives on suburban lawns.