Silver-spotted Skipper vs Green Metallic Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-spotted Skipper | Green Metallic Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hesperia comma | Augochloropsis metallica |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 28-34 mm wingspan | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia, North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silver-spotted Skipper
A small golden-brown butterfly with distinctive silvery spots on the green underside of its hindwings. It is restricted to short, sun-baked chalk grassland.
Did You Know?
It requires turf shorter than 5 cm and bare ground patches warmed by the sun for egg-laying.
Green Metallic Bee
A large, robustly built metallic green sweat bee common throughout eastern North America. It is a ground-nesting communal species often found in dense nesting aggregations.
Did You Know?
Despite their jewel-like appearance, they are commonly overlooked because they are often mistaken for small green flies.