Chequered Skipper vs Snyder's Zorapteran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chequered Skipper | Snyder's Zorapteran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carterocephalus palaemon | Zorotypus snyderi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Zoraptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Zorotypidae |
| Size | 26-32 mm wingspan | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia, North America | Southeastern United States |
| 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.
Snyder's Zorapteran
A minute gregarious insect living in small colonies in rotting logs. Wingless forms are blind and pale, while winged forms have eyes and darker coloration.
Did You Know?
Winged zorapterans deliberately break off their own wings after finding a suitable colony site.