Long-tailed Skipper vs Rosy Underwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-tailed Skipper | Rosy Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Urbanus proteus | Catocala electa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 43-55 mm wingspan | 65-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Southern United States through Central and South America | Central and southern Europe, temperate Asia |
| 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.
Rosy Underwing
A large moth with camouflaged grey-brown forewings hiding vivid rosy-pink and black hindwings. When disturbed, the flash of pink confuses predators as it drops from its perch.
Did You Know?
Like all underwing moths, it uses a startle display, flashing its bright hindwings then vanishing as it re-covers them.