Dingy Skipper (Erynnis tages, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: 27-34mm
Foodplant(s): Common Bird's-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), Horseshoe Vetch (Hippocrepis comosa), Greater Bird's-foot-trefoil (Lotus pedunculatus)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident

Habitat

Chalk downland, woodland rides and clearings.

Regional Information

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Larva/Leafmine:

Larva Type:

Wrinkled

Colours:

Green, yellow, white, brown

No. of Proleg Pairs:

57.001 (BF1532) Dingy Skipper Erynnis tages, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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