Fox Moth vs Silver-spotted Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fox Moth | Silver-spotted Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrothylacia rubi | Hesperia comma |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lasiocampidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | Wingspan 50-65mm | 28-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, temperate Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fox Moth
A richly colored russet-brown moth. The large hairy black caterpillar is commonly seen crossing paths in autumn.
Did You Know?
The large dark caterpillar is one of the most commonly seen caterpillars in autumn as it searches for a hibernation site.
Silver-spotted Skipper
A small golden-brown butterfly with distinctive silvery spots on the green underside of its hindwings. It is restricted to short, sun-baked chalk grassland.
Did You Know?
It requires turf shorter than 5 cm and bare ground patches warmed by the sun for egg-laying.