Corvus Skipper vs Lotis Blue Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Corvus Skipper | Lotis Blue Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trapezites symmomus | Lycaeides argyrognomon lotis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 3-4 cm wingspan | 2-2.5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically 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.
Lotis Blue Butterfly
A small blue butterfly historically found in sphagnum bog habitats in coastal Mendocino County, California. It has not been seen since 1983.
Did You Know?
Despite extensive searches, no living individuals have been found in over 40 years.