Small heath — size comparison

The small heath lives in open grassland, including drier meadows and sunny edges. Adults make short flights low over vegetation and take nectar, while caterpill

Silhouette comparison

Wingspan

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

Small heath

Coenonympha pamphilus

35 mmAdult individual
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
0246810
Small heathWingspan35 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
Small heath — size comparison — facts and sources

The small heath lives in open grassland, including drier meadows and sunny edges. Adults make short flights low over vegetation and take nectar, while caterpillars eat grasses.

Measurement sources