Silver-spotted Skipper vs Lackey Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-spotted Skipper | Lackey Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hesperia comma | Malacosoma neustria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Lasiocampidae |
| Size | 28-34 mm wingspan | Wingspan 30-40mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia, North America | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Lackey Moth
A pale tawny moth whose colorful striped caterpillars spin communal silk tents on trees.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars live together in conspicuous silk tents on trees and march out in processions to feed.