Dingy Skipper vs Bogong Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dingy Skipper | Bogong Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erynnis tages | Agrotis infusa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 27-34 mm wingspan | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Bogong Moth
A migratory moth that aestivates in alpine caves in enormous aggregations.
Did You Know?
Aboriginal Australians have harvested them as a high-fat food source for millennia.