Hesperiidae: Pyrginae

06879 Dingy Skipper Erynnis tages, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1532 (ABH57.001)

Pirin Mtns., 26th June 2005.
Pirin Mtns., 26th June 2005.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Pirin Mtns., 26th June 2005.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019
S. of Koprivlen, SW Bulgaria, 5th May 2014. Male.
S. of Koprivlen, SW Bulgaria, 5th May 2014. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

Widespread and sometimes common in lowlands and up to the montane zone.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: 27-34mm
Foodplant(s): Common Bird's-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), Horseshoe Vetch (Hippocrepis comosa), Greater Bird's-foot-trefoil (Lotus pedunculatus)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Least Concern

Habitat

Chalk downland, woodland rides and clearings.

Regional Information

Recorded in 87 (4.6%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in June 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 04 May to 08 August


Least Concern

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Green, yellow, white, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5