Long-tailed Skipper vs Leopard Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-tailed Skipper | Leopard Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Urbanus proteus | Zeuzera pyrina |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Cossidae |
| Size | 43-55 mm wingspan | 45-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southern United States through Central and South America | Europe, Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long-tailed Skipper
A striking skipper with iridescent blue-green body and wing bases and long tail-like projections on the hindwings. It is a strong flier and occasional migrant.
Did You Know?
Known as the bean leaf roller because the caterpillar folds bean leaves into tubular shelters.
Leopard Moth
A striking white moth covered in black spots like a snow leopard's coat. Its wood-boring larvae can cause serious damage to fruit and ornamental trees.
Did You Know?
Larvae can bore tunnels up to 50 cm long inside tree branches, sometimes causing limbs to snap.