Glowworm Beetle vs Dingy Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Glowworm Beetle | Dingy Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phengodes plumosa | Erynnis tages |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Phengodidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 10-30 mm (female) | 27-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Glowworm Beetle
A soft-bodied beetle whose larviform females glow with paired green lanterns along their body. Males are winged but do not glow.
Did You Know?
Unlike fireflies, the female never develops wings and retains a larva-like form throughout life.
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.