Hesperiidae: Hesperiinae

06923 Essex Skipper Thymelicus lineola, (Ochsenheimer, 1808)

BF1527 (ABH57.005)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019


General Information

This species can be readily distinguished from the Small Skipper as the undersides of the clubbed antenna are black (the Small Skipper's are orange).

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.

Wingspan: 26-30mm
Foodplant(s): Cock's-foot (Dactylis glomerata), grasses
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Least Concern

Habitat

Tall, dry grassland in sunny locations.

Regional Information

Recorded in 72 (3.8%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in June 2018

Recorded date range (Adult): 22 May to 27 July

Recorded date range (Pupa): 09 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

Least Concern

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