Large Skipper Butterfly
Large Skipper Butterfly

Large Skipper (Ochlodes venata)

This is close-up shot of one of the largest of Britain's “golden” skippers, but it is by no means large! This butterfly is tiny, with a wingspan of less than 3cm. This species is found in sheltered areas of grassland, where grasses grow tall. Typical sites include meadows, hedgerows, roadside verges, and woodland clearings.

Large Skipper Butterfly

Large Skipper (Ochlodes venata)

This is close-up shot of one of the largest of Britain's “golden” skippers, but it is by no means large! This butterfly is tiny, with a wingspan of less than 3cm. This species is found in sheltered areas of grassland, where grasses grow tall. Typical sites include meadows, hedgerows, roadside verges, and woodland clearings.