Malabar Large White vs Oberthur's Grizzled Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malabar Large White | Oberthur's Grizzled Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pieris brassicae mahometana | Pyrgus armoricanus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 55-65 mm wingspan | 24-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western Ghats, India | Southern and central Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Malabar Large White
A rare subspecies of the Large White butterfly endemic to the Western Ghats of India. Found only in high-altitude forests. Threatened by habitat degradation.
Did You Know?
A high-altitude relict population isolated in the Western Ghats since the last ice age.
Oberthur's Grizzled Skipper
A small greyish-brown skipper with white spots, very similar to related species but with distinct underside markings. It prefers warmer, drier habitats than most other grizzled skippers.
Did You Know?
It can produce two or three generations per year in warm Mediterranean climates but only one in the north.