Regent Skipper vs Giant Western Crane Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Regent Skipper | Giant Western Crane Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euschemon rafflesia | Holorusia hespera |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Tipulidae |
| Size | 5-6 cm wingspan | 35-45 mm body length |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Australia | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Regent Skipper
A large, strikingly colored skipper butterfly with black wings marked by bold yellow and blue patches. It is the only skipper in the world that couples its wings like a true butterfly.
Did You Know?
It is so unique it is placed in its own subfamily, Euschemoninae, found nowhere else on Earth.
Giant Western Crane Fly
North America's largest crane fly with a wingspan approaching 80 mm. It inhabits mossy stream banks in western mountain forests.
Did You Know?
It is the largest fly in North America and one of the largest true flies in the world.