Common Bluetail vs Oberthur's Grizzled Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Bluetail | Oberthur's Grizzled Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ischnura elegans | Pyrgus armoricanus |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 27-35 mm | 24-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Southern and central Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Bluetail
A small damselfly with a distinctive blue tail-light on segment eight of the abdomen. Females occur in multiple color forms including violet, green, and brown.
Did You Know?
Females exist in at least five distinct color forms, a level of polymorphism rare among damselflies.
Oberthur's Grizzled Skipper
A small greyish-brown skipper with white spots, very similar to related species but with distinct underside markings. It prefers warmer, drier habitats than most other grizzled skippers.
Did You Know?
It can produce two or three generations per year in warm Mediterranean climates but only one in the north.