Regent Skipper vs Malachite Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Regent Skipper | Malachite Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euschemon rafflesia | Siproeta stelenes |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 5-6 cm wingspan | Wingspan 85-100mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | North America, South 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.
Malachite Butterfly
A large butterfly with striking black and brilliant malachite green patterning on both wing surfaces. It has a slow graceful flight.
Did You Know?
Unlike most butterflies it feeds primarily on rotting fruit and bird droppings rather than flower nectar.