Essex Skipper vs Large Skipper
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Essex Skipper
0.015 m
Human
1.75 m
Large Skipper
0.016 m
| Essex Skipper | Large Skipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.00015–0.00025 g | 0.0002–0.0004 g |
| Length | 1.1–1.5 cm | 1.3–1.6 cm |
| Wingspan | 2.4–2.9 cm | 2.8–3.4 cm |
| Lifespan | 0.019–0.082 yrs | 0.041–0.082 yrs |
| Incubation | 21 days | 14 days |
| Offspring | 50–150 | 40–120 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Grassland, Farmland, Garden, Heathland, Woodland | Grassland, Woodland, Forest, Heathland, Farmland, Garden |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Asia | Nordics, Europe, Asia |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Hesperiidae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |