White Underwing vs Dingy Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Underwing | Dingy Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catocala relicta | Erynnis tages |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 70-85 mm wingspan | 27-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Northern United States and southern Canada | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White Underwing
A striking underwing moth with white and black banded forewings that mimics birch bark. Its hindwings are black with broad white bands.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only underwing moths with white rather than colored hindwings, matching the white bark of its birch tree hosts.
Dingy Skipper
A small, moth-like butterfly with mottled grey-brown wings that rests with wings spread flat. It is easily overlooked due to its drab colouration.
Did You Know?
On cool days it basks with wings open like a moth rather than holding them upright like most butterflies.