Large Skipper vs Small Skipper
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Large Skipper
0.016 m
Human
1.75 m
Small Skipper
0.015 m
| Large Skipper | Small Skipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.0002–0.0004 g | 0.00015–0.00025 g |
| Length | 1.3–1.6 cm | 1.3–1.5 cm |
| Wingspan | 2.8–3.4 cm | 2.6–3.2 cm |
| Lifespan | 0.041–0.082 yrs | 0.02–0.08 yrs |
| Incubation | 14 days | – |
| Offspring | 40–120 | 50–150 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Grassland, Woodland, Forest, Heathland, Farmland, Garden | Grassland, Farmland, Garden, Woodland, Heathland, Forest |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Asia | Nordics, Europe, Asia |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Hesperiidae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |