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Large Skipper - Ochlodes sylvanus

Bradley & Fletcher No.: 1531
Agassiz No.: 57.009

Male Large Skippers are most often found perching in a prominent, sunny position, usually on a large leaf at a boundary between taller and shorter vegetation, awaiting passing females. Females are less conspicuous, though both sexes may be seen feeding on flowers, Bramble being a favourite. The presence of a faint chequered pattern on both sides of the wings distinguishes this species from the similar Small and Essex Skippers, which fly at the same time.

Post-2000 records
Pre-2000 records

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More detailed information on this species can be found on the UK Butterflies website.