Sachem Skipper vs Clouded Apollo
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sachem Skipper | Clouded Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Atalopedes campestris | Parnassius mnemosyne |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 25-36 mm wingspan | 52-62 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Throughout the United States, more common in the south | Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Sachem Skipper
A small tawny-orange skipper with a distinctive large dark patch on the male's forewing. Females are darker with more mottled patterns.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most abundant skippers on American lawns, thriving in mowed Bermuda grass.
Clouded Apollo
A delicate, semi-translucent white butterfly with dark wing veins and small dark spots. It flies slowly through woodland clearings in late spring.
Did You Know?
Its translucent wings lack the typical scales found on most butterflies, giving them a ghostly appearance.