Tawny-edged Skipper vs Light Emerald
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tawny-edged Skipper | Light Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polites themistocles | Campaea margaritaria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 20-27 mm wingspan | 40-52 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern and Central North America | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tawny-edged Skipper
A small brown skipper with a warm orange-tawny leading edge on the forewing. It is one of the most common grass skippers in eastern North America but is easily overlooked.
Did You Know?
It is named after the ancient Athenian general Themistocles, following a tradition of naming skippers after classical figures.
Light Emerald
A delicate pale green moth with fine white cross-lines that fades to white as it ages. It is one of the most commonly encountered emerald moths at light traps.
Did You Know?
Its green pigment is chemically unstable and bleaches completely in museum specimens within months.