Cruiser Butterfly vs Dingy Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cruiser Butterfly | Dingy Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vindula dejone | Erynnis tages |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 80-100 mm wingspan | 27-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Borneo, Sulawesi, Philippines) | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cruiser Butterfly
A large butterfly with warm orange wings marked with black spots and lines. Males are bright tawny-orange while females are paler with more elaborate brown and white patterning.
Did You Know?
Males often patrol river courses and forest clearings with a powerful cruising flight, hence the common name.
Dingy Skipper
A small, moth-like butterfly with mottled grey-brown wings that rests with wings spread flat. It is easily overlooked due to its drab colouration.
Did You Know?
On cool days it basks with wings open like a moth rather than holding them upright like most butterflies.