Small Skipper
Thymelicus sylvestris
The adult Small Skipper is a small orange-brown butterfly of grasslands, field edges, woodland rides, and sunny roadside verges. It feeds on nectar from flowers such as knapweed, thistles, and bramble, often perching with its forewings and hindwings held at different angles. Its flight is low, fast, and skipping, allowing it to move quickly between grass stems and flower heads. A notable feature is the hooked tip of the antenna, which helps distinguish skippers from many other butterflies.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Small Skipper