NATURE
Butterflies
Lulworth Skipper
Thymelicus acteon
Wingspan 28mm
Very local and found only in coastal grassland in S England from Purbeck in Dorset to E Devon. Upperwings typically khaki brown, forewing with crescent of pale spots like paw-print; markings on female brighter than those on male. Flies June-July. Active, buzzing flight. Caterpillar feeds on grasses.



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