0001 Essex Skipper

Essex Skipper (Thymelicus lineola)
Seen in the South and South Eastern part of the country from May until August, this small butterfly has a wingspan of just 25mm. It has expanded it's range quite considerably over the past 30 years or so and can now be seen as far west as the Severn estuary.
Seen in the South and South Eastern part of the country from May until August, this small butterfly has a wingspan of just 25mm. It has expanded it's range quite considerably over the past 30 years or so and can now be seen as far west as the Severn estuary.



