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Small Skipper Butterfly
Appearance: Small, orange-brown with a dark edge to the wings.
Upper Wings: Bright orange with dark borders.
Under Wings: Pale brown.
Differences between Males and Females: Males have a distinctive black line (sex brand) on the forewing.
When to See: June to August.
What They Eat: Adults feed on nectar from brambles and thistles. Caterpillars eat grasses like Yorkshire fog.
Migrant: Not a migrant.
Common in Selby Area: Yes, common in grasslands.
How to Help: Maintain wild grass areas and plant nectar-rich flowers.
Good Places to See: Meadows and grassy verges.
Interesting Fact: Small Skippers are often mistaken for moths due to their small size and rapid flight.
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