A rare butterfly found in coastal areas but only flies in autumn (March – April). Caterpillars feed on native and introduced grasses.
You can learn a lot more about this butterfly, on the research-quality website now managed by BCSA, (here)
Key Facts
| Family: | hesperiidae |
| Size (Male): | 23mm |
| Size (Female): | 24mm |
| Mature Larva Length: | 20mm |
| Months of Flight: | mar, apr |
| Abundance: | rare |
| Alternate Names: | Cynone Skipper |
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