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European Skipper (Thymelicus lineola)

A small, orange butterfly, showing black antennae tips. It is a common butterfly in Southern Quebec although not endemic, introduced to Canada in the early 20th century.

Champ des Possibles - 2015-07-18
Location: Champ des Possibles
Date: 2015-07-18
Camera: NIKON D7100
Lens: 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6
Settings: f16.0 • 1/250 • ISO 800
Focal Length: 140mm

Common Names

🇨🇦European Skipper, Essex Skipper
🇫🇷Hespérie du dactyle
🇩🇪Schwarzkolbiger Braun-Dickkopffalter
🇲🇽Dorada Línea Corta

Taxonomy

OrderLepidoptera
FamilyHesperiidae

Characteristics

Length3.5-4cm
Wingspan6-7cm

Identification and Whereabouts

There are no similar butterflies in the area. Characteristic for this species though is the orange color and the black antennae tips.

I observed this species in almost every park around Montreal where there is a considerable area of unkempt grassy landscape with flowers.