Hesperiidae: Heteropterinae

1525 (ABH57.004) Chequered Skipper Carterocephalus palaemon, (Pallas, 1771)

KR06919

Glassdrum Wood, Argyll 21-05-16
Glassdrum Wood, Argyll 21-05-16
 Photo © Ian Fisher
Glassdrum Wood, Argyll 21-05-16
 Photo © Ian Fisher
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


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

Recorded in 12 (4.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 1971

Recorded date range (Adult): 13 May to 03 July



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Green, grey, black, white, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5