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Lulworth skipper - Thymelicus acteon
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Family: Hesperiidae. Flight Time: May-August. Size: 22-26mm Altitude: 0-1600m |
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Lulworth skippers are a common species in Europe, especially in coastal
areas. The characteristic marks are clear on the upper picture, and the browner
underside is clear below. Both sexes have this light curved arc on their upper
forewing, it is just visible in the bottom picture.
Lower picture: Belle Isle in Brittany, Upper picture: Gèdre in Hautes Pyrenees. |
Fact File |
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| Similar Species | Foodplants | Habitat | Distribution |
| Brome Bromus species | Hot, Dry, flowery places. |
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| Early Stages
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