Large skipper — size comparison

The large skipper visits flowers near tall grasses, in clearings and at forest edges. It occurs in Europe and Asia. Adults take nectar; males watch from chosen

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Wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Large skipper

Ochlodes sylvanus

32,5 mmAdult male
wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówMeasurement: side · approximate projection

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Large skipperWingspan32.5 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Large skipper — size comparison — facts and sources

The large skipper visits flowers near tall grasses, in clearings and at forest edges. It occurs in Europe and Asia. Adults take nectar; males watch from chosen perches and react to passing insects.

Caterpillars feed on grasses and use leaves as cover.

Measurement sources