Latin Etymology: Thymelicus (?) sylvestris ("of the woods")
Adult Small Skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris) at Brigstock, Northants - September 2011
Featured Subspecies: N/A
Length: ? / Wingspan: 27-34mm
UK Status: Least Concern / IUCN Red List: Not Yet Evaluated
The main issue with Small Skippers is that they look incredibly similar to Essex Skippers. They can be most easily differentiated by the colour of their antennae - Essex Skippers have a black tip while Small Skippers have a brown tip. Apart from this, there are other minor ways to differentiate them, but they are less conveniant.
Related Species:
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Hesperiidae
Genus: Thymelicus
SUBSPECIES: none - monotypic
- Sighting Locations -
UNITED KINGDOM - A common resident species
Further Notes: BirdGuides, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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