Grizzled Skipper vs Benderman's Cave Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grizzled Skipper | Benderman's Cave Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrgus malvae | Pseudanophthalmus bendermani |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 23-29 mm wingspan | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern (declining in northern range) | Endangered |
Grizzled Skipper
A tiny butterfly with dark brown wings chequered with white spots, resembling a small moth. It basks with wings spread flat in sheltered spots on warm spring days.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillar lives inside a tiny tent made by folding and silk-binding the edge of a leaf.
Benderman's Cave Beetle
A tiny blind ground beetle restricted to a single cave system in Virginia. It is federally listed as endangered in the United States.
Did You Know?
It is known from only one cave in the entire world.