Hesperiidae: Hesperiinae

06925 Lulworth Skipper Thymelicus acteon, (Rottemburg, 1775)

BF1528 (ABH57.007)

Dobarsko, Rila Mountains. 15th July 2013, male.
Dobarsko, Rila Mountains. 15th July 2013, male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Dobarsko, Rila Mountains. 15th July 2013, male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
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Zlatna Panega, Botevgrad, 9th July 2014. Male.
Zlatna Panega, Botevgrad, 9th July 2014. Male.
 Photo © Paul Townsend
Petrovo, SW Bulgaria. 03-07-2023.
Petrovo, SW Bulgaria. 03-07-2023. "Puddling".
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 27th June 2012.
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 27th June 2012.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: M: 24-27mm F: 25-28mm
Flying: One generation, late May to early September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Least Concern

Regional Information

Recorded in 29 (1.5%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in June 2018

Recorded date range (Adult): 13 May to 01 August


Least Concern