Hoary Edge Skipper vs Hercules Moth of South America
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hoary Edge Skipper | Hercules Moth of South America |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Achalarus lyciades | Copaxa multifenestrata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 37-47 mm wingspan | 100-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern United States | South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hoary Edge Skipper
A dark brown spread-wing skipper with a frosted white patch along the outer margin of the hindwing underside. Its fast darting flight makes it difficult to follow.
Did You Know?
The name 'hoary edge' refers to the silvery-white frosted margin that distinguishes it from similar dark skippers.
Hercules Moth of South America
A large silk moth with brown wings bearing multiple translucent windows that give it its species name. The wing margins are scalloped and the body is densely furred. It is found in Andean cloud forests where adults fly at night and are attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
The transparent windows in its wings may serve to break up the moth's silhouette, confusing bat echolocation and helping it avoid predation.