Dingy Skipper vs Gwynne's Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dingy Skipper | Gwynne's Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erynnis tages | Andrena bicolor |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 27-34 mm wingspan | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Europe, Western 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.
Gwynne's Mining Bee
A small, common mining bee with a two-toned appearance: dark brown thorax and orange-brown abdominal hair. It produces two generations per year in most of its range.
Did You Know?
Its two annual generations visit completely different sets of flowers, with spring bees favoring trees and summer bees preferring brambles.