Hesperiidae: Hesperiinae

06930 Large Skipper Ochlodes sylvanus (=faunus), (Esper, 1779)

BF1531 (ABH57.009)

Bachkovo, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 11th June 2011, male
Bachkovo, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 11th June 2011, male
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Bachkovo, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 11th June 2011, male
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019
Zabardo, Western Rhodopi Mountains, 22nd June 2015. Male.
Zabardo, Western Rhodopi Mountains, 22nd June 2015. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: M: 29-34mm, F: 31-36mm
Foodplant(s): Cock's-foot (Dactylis glomerata), Purple Moor-grass (Molinia caerulea), False Brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum), grasses
Flying: One generation, June-mid August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Least Concern

Habitat

Damp, open grassy areas.

Regional Information

Recorded in 111 (5.8%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in June 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 10 May to 10 August

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 15 July to 15 July

Recorded date range (Pupa): 13 July to 13 July

Similar Species
Arda Valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 22nd June 2005, male.
Arda Valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 22nd June 2005, male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Small Skipper Thymelicus sylvestris
NW Bulgaria, 11th August 2017. Male.
NW Bulgaria, 11th August 2017. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Silver-spotted Skipper Hesperia comma

Least Concern

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5