Small Skippers are found over most of England and Wales. With a wingspan of about 28mm they are slightly bigger than it's cousin the Essex Skipper. The Small Skipper flies between early June and August. They only have one brood a year.
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| Male Small Skipper displaying the coloration of the undersides of his wings |
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Male Small Skipper showing the upper sides of the wings, depicting the males
sex brands, the two black lines down each of it's wings |
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| Female Small Skipper showing the coloration of her wing undersides |
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Female Small Skipper depicting the upper sides of her wings. The females do not have
a sex brand |
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