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The Butterflies of Gloucestershire

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Habitats

Conservation

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Small Skipper Thymelicus sylvestris
	Female, 16 July 1995	Male, 16 July 1977

Habitat

Small Skipper is a grassland species found on unimproved grasslands, road verges, and woodland rides. The main larval foodplant is Yorkshire Fog (Holcus lanatus), but some other grass species may also be used.

From about mid July onwards, the species may be seen in places where the very similar Essex Skipper is also found.

		22 July 1979

Conservation Issues

Small Skipper seems to have declined slightly, but remains a common species in our area.

Flight Period Early July to mid August. Distribution Throughout the area, but commonest in the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean.