Corvus Skipper vs Crotch's Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Corvus Skipper | Crotch's Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trapezites symmomus | Bombus crotchii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Apidae |
| Size | 3-4 cm wingspan | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | California, western USA |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Corvus Skipper
A robust dark skipper butterfly with orange-spotted wings found in sedge-rich wetlands. It is endemic to southeastern Australia and Tasmania.
Did You Know?
The caterpillars build tubular silk shelters among sedge leaves and emerge only to feed at night.
Crotch's Bumblebee
A western North American bumblebee that has declined by over 90% from its historical range. Once common in California's Central Valley. Threatened by pesticides and habitat loss.
Did You Know?
Has vanished from most of California's agricultural Central Valley where it was once the dominant bumblebee.