OTHER NAMES: Large Skipper Butterfly
Latin Etymology: Ochlodes (?) sylvanus ("woods")
Featured Subspecies: N/A
Wingspan: 29-36mm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Not Yet Evaluated
As the name suggests, the largest of the species of skipper found in the UK. It is differentiated from the Small and Essex Skippers by the slight patterning on the wings. This species is currently extending it's range Northwards. They often perch on prominant leaves in a sunny position at the edge of taller and shorter vegetation.
Related Species:
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Hesperiidae
Genus: Thymelicus
SUBSPECIES: none - monotypic
- Sighting Locations -
UNITED KINGDOM - A widespread resident species which is seen in Summer
- Seen in Geddington
Further Notes: BirdGuides, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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