Essex Skipper
Thymelicus lineola
The adult is a small orange-brown skipper of sunny grasslands, hay meadows, rough verges, and other open grassy places. It feeds on nectar from flowers such as thistles, knapweeds, and brambles, while males patrol low over the vegetation in search of mates. Its fast, darting flight is typical of skippers and makes it hard to follow in dense grass. One useful identification feature is the black underside of the tips of its antennae.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Essex Skipper