Brazilian Skipper vs False Ringlet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Skipper | False Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calpodes ethlius | Coenonympha oedippus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 45-55 mm wingspan | 30-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern United States through Central America and South America | Scattered localities in Europe, east to Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened (critically endangered in EU) |
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.
False Ringlet
A small, drab brown butterfly with a row of striking silver-centred eyespots on the hindwing underside. It is one of the most endangered butterflies in western Europe.
Did You Know?
It has vanished from over 90% of its former European range in the last century due to wetland drainage.