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Skippers Family Group – Hesperiidae |
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Hesperiidae are a family of butterflies more commonly known as Skippers, their small size, wing and body shape, give them an appearance more like a moth than a butterfly. In Britain there are 8 resident species of skipper. |
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 Chequered Skipper |
 Dingy Skipper |
 Essex Skipper (Thymelicus lineola) |
 Grizzled Skipper (Pyrgus malvae) |
 Large Skipper |
Lulworth Skipper |
 Small Skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris) |
Silver Spotted Skipper |
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