Tawny-edged Skipper vs Red Dwarf Honey Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tawny-edged Skipper | Red Dwarf Honey Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polites themistocles | Apis florea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Apidae |
| Size | 20-27 mm wingspan | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern and Central North America | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East |
| 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.
Red Dwarf Honey Bee
The smallest honey bee species, building single exposed combs hanging from tree branches. They are important wild pollinators across tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
They communicate food locations using a waggle dance performed on the flat top surface of their single open comb.