Chequered Skipper vs Loepa Yellow Silk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chequered Skipper | Loepa Yellow Silk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carterocephalus palaemon | Loepa katinka |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 26-32 mm wingspan | 80-110 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia, North America | India, Southeast Asia, southern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Chequered Skipper
A small dark butterfly with bold orange-yellow chequered spots, once found in English woodlands but now confined to western Scotland in Britain. It was successfully reintroduced to England in 2018.
Did You Know?
It became extinct in England in 1976 but was reintroduced using stock from Belgium four decades later.
Loepa Yellow Silk Moth
A vivid yellow silk moth with large lavender-centered eyespots on all four wings. It is one of the most striking saturniids of the Asian tropics.
Did You Know?
The bright yellow color of Loepa katinka may serve as aposematic warning coloration, signaling to predators that it is unpalatable.