Dingy Skipper vs Long-horned Ant-loving Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dingy Skipper | Long-horned Ant-loving Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erynnis tages | Claviger longicornis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 27-34 mm wingspan | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Central and Southern Europe |
| 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.
Long-horned Ant-loving Beetle
A minute, blind pselaphine rove beetle with elongate antennae relative to its body size. Like its congeners, it is an obligate myrmecophile entirely dependent on host ants for nutrition.
Did You Know?
The elongate antennae of this blind beetle serve as its primary sensory organs for navigating the total darkness of its underground ant-nest home.