INSECTS
Hesperiidae Butterflies often rest with their forewings partially raised and hindwings held horizontally. They have six walking legs. Butterflies in this group are usually seen on plants in grassy locations.
Small Skipper
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Small Skipper
Thymelicus sylvestris
Small Skippers are similar in appearance to Essex Skippers and many recorders treat them as an aggregate. To identify a Small Skipper the antennae must be viewed from the front. They MUST NOT look like they have been dipped in black ink. This identification cannot be made from viewing the back of the antennae.
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Small Skipper
Thymelicus sylvestris
Small Skippers are similar in appearance to Essex Skippers and many recorders treat them as an aggregate. To identify a Small Skipper the antennae must be viewed from the front. They MUST NOT look like they have been dipped in black ink. This identification cannot be made from viewing the back of the antennae.
Large Skipper
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Large Skipper
Ochlodes sylvanus
Large Skippers are usually found in grassy locations. Males often perch on bramble in sunny locations waiting for passing females. Males have a thick black line through the middle of fore-wing. A distinctive faint chequered pattern can be seen on the wing sides.
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Large Skipper
Ochlodes sylvanus
Large Skippers are usually found in grassy locations. Males often perch on bramble in sunny locations waiting for passing females. Males have a thick black line through the middle of fore-wing. A distinctive faint chequered pattern can be seen on the wing sides.
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Large Skipper
Ochlodes sylvanus
Large Skippers are usually found in grassy locations. Males often perch on bramble in sunny locations waiting for passing females. Males have a thick black line through the middle of fore-wing. A distinctive faint chequered pattern can be seen on the wing sides.