Dingy Skipper vs Pea Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dingy Skipper | Pea Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erynnis tages | Cydia nigricana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Tortricidae |
| Size | 27-34 mm wingspan | 12-15 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | 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.
Pea Moth
A small tortrix moth whose larvae feed inside pea pods. A significant pest of commercial and garden peas. Adults fly in June-July when peas are flowering.
Did You Know?
Finding a maggot in your fresh garden peas almost certainly means a pea moth larva has been at work.