The Lulworth Skipper Butterfly is one of the smallest species in the country.
The only area in the country where you will be able to find the Lulworth is on the South coast in the county of Dorset. This includes within the 5 miles of the coastline. Fortunately I live within the County. I also know one of the locations where it can be found at this time.
In the first image below you can observe the female at the top with the light coloured half ring marking on the upper wing area. This is absent on the male. Being so small they are really difficult to find within grass banks and the side of tracks. The best way is to wait until you see movement on the wing and follow it. (if you can)
Hei Roy! Kauniit valokuvat.
ReplyDeleteKiitos paljon Anne.
DeleteHello Roy, your photos are absolutely stunning! I really appreciate you sharing! Thank you so much for your visit and kind comment on my blog, it really means so much to me! I hope you have a wonder filled weekend ahead!
ReplyDeleteHi Linda. Thanks very much.
DeleteWings are more marked than a large skipper
ReplyDeleteYes Simon more noticeable.
DeleteBeautiful photos of the butterflies. I haven't see many butterflies here in Denmark.
ReplyDeleteThanks Caroline. We have more this year than last. This is good news really.
DeleteThese are beautiful photos. Living right in Dorset within shouting distance of the coast gives you such a massive advantage for tracking down a local specialty like the Lulworth Skipper. Your tip about tracking their movement in flight is incredibly helpful because trying to spot that tiny female with her light half-ring marking against a dense, sunny grass bank looks like an absolute test of patience.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Melody for your kind comments.
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