Skipper Butterfly vs Scarce Copper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Skipper Butterfly | Scarce Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epargyreus clarus | Lycaena virgaureae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 44-67 mm wingspan | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| 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.
Scarce Copper
A brilliant fiery-orange butterfly with black-spotted forewings, the male being one of the most intensely coloured European butterflies. Females are more subdued with brown-spotted orange wings.
Did You Know?
Males are so brilliantly orange they can be spotted from over 50 metres away in sunlit meadows.