False Ringlet vs Regent Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | False Ringlet | Regent Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coenonympha oedippus | Euschemon rafflesia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 5-6 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Scattered localities in Europe, east to Japan | Australia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened (critically endangered in EU) | Least Concern |
False Ringlet
A small, drab brown butterfly with a row of striking silver-centred eyespots on the hindwing underside. It is one of the most endangered butterflies in western Europe.
Did You Know?
It has vanished from over 90% of its former European range in the last century due to wetland drainage.
Regent Skipper
A large, strikingly colored skipper butterfly with black wings marked by bold yellow and blue patches. It is the only skipper in the world that couples its wings like a true butterfly.
Did You Know?
It is so unique it is placed in its own subfamily, Euschemoninae, found nowhere else on Earth.