Skipper Butterfly vs Buff-tip
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Skipper Butterfly | Buff-tip |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epargyreus clarus | Phalera bucephala |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Notodontidae |
| Size | 44-67 mm wingspan | 55-68 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Skipper Butterfly
A stout-bodied butterfly with hooked antennae, brown wings with golden spots on the forewing, and a distinctive silver patch on the hindwing underside. It has a rapid, darting flight.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar builds a silk-lined leaf shelter and can eject its droppings up to 150 centimeters away to avoid attracting parasitic wasps.
Buff-tip
A moth that mimics a broken birch twig with remarkable precision when at rest. Its silvery-grey wings end in a buff-coloured patch resembling exposed wood.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars feed communally in large groups and can completely defoliate small trees.