Brazilian Skipper vs Yellow-striped Flutterer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Skipper | Yellow-striped Flutterer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calpodes ethlius | Rhyothemis phyllis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 45-55 mm wingspan | 28-35mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Southern United States through Central America and South America | Asia, Oceania |
| 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.
Yellow-striped Flutterer
A small dragonfly with bold yellow and black stripes on its wings. It flies in a distinctive fluttering manner, resembling a butterfly. Often seen in groups over pools and marshes.
Did You Know?
It often feeds in large gregarious groups, with dozens fluttering together over marshland like colorful butterflies.