Hesperiidae: Pyrginae

06885 Tufted Marbled Skipper Carcharodus flocciferus, (Zeller, 1847)

BF -- (ABH57.000)

Borovets, Rila Mountains. 21st June. Male.
Borovets, Rila Mountains. 21st June. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Borovets, Rila Mountains. 21st June. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
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 2019
Dobarsko, Rila Mountains. 10th July 2008.
Dobarsko, Rila Mountains. 10th July 2008.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 10th July 2008.
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 10th July 2008.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Chepelare valley, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 1st July 2012.
Chepelare valley, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 1st July 2012.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Chepelare valley, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 5st July 2012.
Chepelare valley, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 5st July 2012.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Borovets, Rila Mtns., 13th July 2014. Male.
Borovets, Rila Mtns., 13th July 2014. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Borovets, Rila Mtns., 13th July 2014. Male.
Borovets, Rila Mtns., 13th July 2014. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Promachonas, Greek-Bulgarian border. 8th May 2014. Male - characteristic resting pose.
Promachonas, Greek-Bulgarian border. 8th May 2014. Male - characteristic resting pose.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

Widespread and frequent, especially in the foothills.


UK Presence: Resident
National status: Least Concern

Regional Information

Recorded in 37 (1.9%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in May 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 08 May to 12 August


Least Concern