Small skipper — size comparison

The small skipper lives in open grassland, meadows and roadsides. Adults collect flower nectar, while caterpillars feed on grasses and hide among their leaves.

Silhouette comparison

Wingspan

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

Small skipper

Thymelicus sylvestris

30,5 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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Small skipperWingspan30.5 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
Small skipper — size comparison — facts and sources

The small skipper lives in open grassland, meadows and roadsides. Adults collect flower nectar, while caterpillars feed on grasses and hide among their leaves.

Measurement sources