Brazilian Skipper vs Burnet Companion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Skipper | Burnet Companion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calpodes ethlius | Euclidia glyphica |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 45-55 mm wingspan | Wingspan 25-30mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern United States through Central America and South America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brazilian Skipper
A robust brown skipper butterfly with translucent white spots on the forewings. Its larvae build leaf shelters on canna lily plants.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillars are sometimes called canna leafrollers because they roll and silk-tie canna leaves into tube-shaped shelters.
Burnet Companion
A small day-flying brown and orange moth often seen flying alongside burnet moths on flower-rich grasslands.
Did You Know?
Named because it is often seen flying in the company of six-spot burnet moths on the same flower-rich meadows.