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Small Skipper Thymelicus sylvestris Wingspan 25mm. An active butterfly with a buzzing flight. Fond of sunbathing with its wings held at an angle; often visits thistles and knapweed flowers. Adult has orange-brown upperwings and orange-buff underwings. Brown underside to antennal tip distinguishes it from similar Essex skipper. Flies July–August. Larva is nocturnal and feeds on various grasses. A common and widespread meadow species.
- Copyright
- PAUL STERRY/Nature Photographers Ltd
- Image Size
- 3543x1773 / 2.0MB
- www.naturephotographers.co.uk
- Contained in galleries
- BUTTERFLIES, BUTTERFLY CUT-OUTS

