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Small Skipper
Thymelicus sylvestris
52.8058, -2.13165
Field Notes
Description:
Small butterfly with orange wings edged in black and white, spotted in Stafford, England.
It has a rusty orange colour to the wings, upper body and the tips of the antennae. The body is silvery white below and it has a wingspan of 25–30 mm. It is typically occurring where grass has grown tall. They are strongly attracted to purple flowers such as thistles and knapweeds.
Habitat:
Roadside verge in amongst long grasses.
Reference Links:
Small skipper - Wikipedia
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PublishedJuly 12, 2020
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