Dingy Skipper vs Brown-Banded Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dingy Skipper | Brown-Banded Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erynnis tages | Supella longipalpa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 27-34 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | North America, Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Brown-Banded Cockroach
A small cockroach with two distinctive light brown bands across its wings and abdomen. Unlike most cockroach pests, it prefers warm, dry locations high on walls.
Did You Know?
Brown-banded cockroaches are unique among indoor pest species in preferring warm, dry areas like behind electronics rather than the moist kitchens and bathrooms other species favor.