Chequered Skipper vs Velvet Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chequered Skipper | Velvet Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carterocephalus palaemon | Trichoferus campestris |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 26-32 mm wingspan | 10-20 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia, North America | Central Asia; invasive in Europe, North America, Middle East |
| 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.
Velvet Longhorn
A brownish-grey cerambycid covered in fine velvety pubescence, native to Central Asia but now spreading globally through timber trade. It attacks a wide range of deciduous and coniferous trees. Adults are nocturnal fliers.
Did You Know?
This beetle has been intercepted in wood packaging materials on every continent except Antarctica.