Dun-bar vs Long-tailed Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dun-bar | Long-tailed Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cosmia trapezina | Urbanus proteus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 28-34 mm wingspan | 43-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Southern United States through Central and South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dun-bar
A late summer noctuid moth whose caterpillars are partly predatory, eating other moth larvae sharing their tree. Variable brown coloration with a distinctive pale bar.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are cannibalistic and predatory, readily consuming other moth larvae they encounter on leaves.
Long-tailed Skipper
A striking skipper with iridescent blue-green body and wing bases and long tail-like projections on the hindwings. It is a strong flier and occasional migrant.
Did You Know?
Known as the bean leaf roller because the caterpillar folds bean leaves into tubular shelters.