Oberthur's Grizzled Skipper vs Face Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oberthur's Grizzled Skipper | Face Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrgus armoricanus | Musca autumnalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Muscidae |
| Size | 24-28 mm wingspan | 7-8 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern and central Europe, North Africa | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Face Fly
A non-biting muscid fly that feeds on secretions around the eyes and nose of cattle. It is a mechanical vector of the cattle pinkeye pathogen Moraxella bovis.
Did You Know?
It enters homes in large numbers each autumn to overwinter, hence the name autumnalis.