Regent Skipper vs Vapourer Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Regent Skipper | Vapourer Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euschemon rafflesia | Orgyia antiqua |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 5-6 cm wingspan | 25-35 mm wingspan (males only) |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Europe, temperate Asia, 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.
Vapourer Moth
A moth in which males are russet-brown day-fliers while females are completely wingless and never leave their cocoon. Females lay eggs directly on their own pupal case.
Did You Know?
The flightless female produces a powerful pheromone that attracts males from great distances to her cocoon.