Long-tailed Skipper vs Trumpet-Net Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-tailed Skipper | Trumpet-Net Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Urbanus proteus | Polycentropus flavomaculatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Polycentropodidae |
| Size | 43-55 mm wingspan | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern United States through Central and South America | Europe |
| 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.
Trumpet-Net Caddis
A caddisfly whose larvae spin trumpet-shaped silk nets to trap prey. It is common throughout European rivers and lakes.
Did You Know?
Its trumpet-shaped capture net funnels prey into a waiting chamber where the larva ambushes them.