Common Swift Moth vs Brazilian Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Swift Moth | Brazilian Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Korscheltellus lupulina | Calpodes ethlius |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hepialidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 25-38 mm wingspan | 45-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Wetlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southern United States through Central America and South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Swift Moth
A small brownish moth with faint white streaks that emerges in large numbers in early summer evenings. Its underground larvae are a pest of lawns, crops, and garden plants.
Did You Know?
Females scatter eggs randomly in flight, letting them fall into grass rather than placing them on specific plants.
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.