Description
this small, fast-flying butterfly is now restricted to damp grassy habitats in western scotland and a recently reintroduced population in eastern england. males are seen more frequently than females, perching in sheltered positions either next to wood edges or amongst light scrub or bracken. they dart out to investigate passing objects, defending their territory against other males and other butterfly species, or in the hope of locating a potential mate. females are less conspicuous and fly low among grasses when egg-laying. the chequered skipper died out from england in 1976 but it has been reintroduced from continental europe as part of a long-term conservation plan. in scotland, there are thought to be about ten core areas and there have been no obvious recent changes in range.
Habitat
The Chequered Skipper died out from England in 1976 but it has been reintroduced from continental Europe as part of a long-term conservation plan. In Scotland, there are thought to be about ten core areas and there have been no obvious recent changes in range.
Countries
Countries: England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales
Wing span range
0mm
