White-banded Grass Dart vs Wall Brown
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-banded Grass Dart | Wall Brown |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Taractrocera papyria | Lasiommata megera |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 2-3 cm wingspan | Wingspan 36-50mm |
| Habitat | Parks | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White-banded Grass Dart
A small orange-brown skipper butterfly with a distinctive white band across its hindwings. It is common in grassy habitats throughout eastern Australia.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few Australian butterflies that thrives on suburban lawns.
Wall Brown
An orange-brown butterfly with eyespots that basks with wings open on walls, rocks and bare ground.
Did You Know?
Named for its habit of sunbathing on warm walls and has sadly declined across much of western Europe.