Plain Tiger vs Silver-spotted Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Plain Tiger | Silver-spotted Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Danaus chrysippus | Hesperia comma |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | Wingspan 70-80mm | 28-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, Oceania | Europe, temperate Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Plain Tiger
An orange butterfly with black borders and white spots that is extremely widespread across Africa and Asia. It is toxic due to larval food plants.
Did You Know?
It is mimicked by multiple species of butterflies across its range including females of the Great Eggfly.
Silver-spotted Skipper
A small golden-brown butterfly with distinctive silvery spots on the green underside of its hindwings. It is restricted to short, sun-baked chalk grassland.
Did You Know?
It requires turf shorter than 5 cm and bare ground patches warmed by the sun for egg-laying.