Chequered Skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon, (Pallas, 1771))

General Information
This species is extinct in England but has a few colonies in Scotland.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: M: 29mm, F: 31mm
Foodplant(s): Purple Moor-grass (Molinia caerulea)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident

Habitat

Open grassland, woodland rides and clearings.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Larva/Leafmine:

Larva Type:

Wrinkled

Colours:

Green, grey, black, white, yellow

No. of Proleg Pairs:

57.004 (BF1525) Chequered Skipper Carterocephalus palaemon, (Pallas, 1771)

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