@Zzylith 5 March 2021 more from that month

ℭ𝔥𝔢𝔮𝔲𝔢𝔯𝔢𝔡 𝔖𝔨𝔦𝔭𝔭𝔢𝔯 (𝒞𝒶𝓇𝓉𝑒𝓇𝑜𝒸𝑒𝓅𝒽𝒶𝓁𝓊𝓈 𝓅𝒶𝓁𝒶𝑒𝓂𝑜𝓃) male - brown female - black This small, fast-flying butterfly is now restricted to damp grassy habitats in western Scotland. Males are seen more frequently than females, perching in sheltered positions either next to wood edges or amongst light scrub or bracken. They dart out to investigate passing objects, defending their territory against other males and other butterfly species, or in the hope of locating a potential mate. Females are less conspicuous and fly low among grasses when egg-laying. The Chequered Skipper died out from England in 1976 and re-establishment trials have taken place since 1990. In Scotland, there are thought to be about ten core areas and there have been no obvious recent changes in range. Family – Skippers Small Sized Wing Span Range (male to female) - 29-31mm #ButterflyPhotography