Oberthur's Grizzled Skipper vs North African Bombardier Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oberthur's Grizzled Skipper | North African Bombardier Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrgus armoricanus | Brachinus humeralis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 24-28 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern and central Europe, North Africa | North Africa, Southern Europe |
| 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.
North African Bombardier Beetle
A bombardier beetle found in North Africa and the Mediterranean basin. It has a reddish-brown head and thorax with dark blue-black elytra.
Did You Know?
Like other bombardier beetles it can fire its chemical spray in rapid pulses of up to 500 times per second.