Dingy Skipper vs Scalloped Hook-tip
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dingy Skipper | Scalloped Hook-tip |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erynnis tages | Falcaria lacertinaria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Drepanidae |
| Size | 27-34 mm wingspan | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Europe, temperate Asia, Japan |
| 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.
Scalloped Hook-tip
A small moth with strongly curved wingtips and scalloped wing margins that rests resembling a dead leaf. Its mottled brown and grey colouring completes the disguise.
Did You Know?
The hooked wing tips are unique among moth families and give the Drepanidae their alternative name, hook-tips.