Description
Wingspan 29 - 36mm. The wings have a mottling of dark and light shades of orange-brown.
Habitat
Grasslands, meadows, church yards, verges. The caterpillar feeds on ruderal grasses, including cock's-foot and false brome.
Status and distribution
Common and widespread in England and Wales. Less common in the north and rare in Scotland. Common in Nottinghamshire and at Netherfield Lagoons.
Best time to see
June to August.
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Large Skipper - Ochlodes venata - male - June 7th 2014
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Large Skipper - Ochlodes venata - male - June 5th 2011
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Large Skipper - Ochlodes venata - male - June 14th 2020
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Large Skipper - Ochlodes venata - female - July 12th 2013
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Large Skipper - Ochlodes venata - female - July 12th 2013
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Large Skipper - Ochlodes venata - female - June 24th 2011
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Large Skipper - Ochlodes venata - male - June 19th 2011
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Large Skipper - Ochlodes venata - male - June 15th 2014
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Large Skipper - Ochlodes venata - female - July 12th 2012