Oberthur's Grizzled Skipper vs Silverfish
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oberthur's Grizzled Skipper | Silverfish |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrgus armoricanus | Lepisma saccharinum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Zygentoma |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Lepismatidae |
| Size | 24-28 mm wingspan | 10-15mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Indoors |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern and central Europe, North Africa | Worldwide |
| 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.
Silverfish
A primitive wingless insect with a silvery scaled body and three tail filaments. A common household inhabitant.
Did You Know?
Has existed in essentially the same form for 400 million years making it one of the oldest surviving insect designs.