Sachem Skipper vs Savanna Cubitermes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sachem Skipper | Savanna Cubitermes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Atalopedes campestris | Cubitermes severus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 25-36 mm wingspan | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Throughout the United States, more common in the south | West Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Savanna Cubitermes
A soil-feeding termite building characteristic mushroom-shaped mounds in West African savannas. Workers process large amounts of mineral soil for organic nutrients. The distinctive mound cap sheds rainwater away from the colony.
Did You Know?
The mound's cap structure is added in stages, with each new layer extending outward like an umbrella to protect lower portions from heavy tropical rains.