European Skipper (Thymelicus lineola)

European Skipper ( Thymelicus lineola )

Male - Manion Corners, ON 2012/06/26

European Skipper ( Thymelicus lineola )

Marmora, ON 2013/06/19

European Skipper ( Thymelicus lineola )

Ottawa, ON 2011/06/26

European Skipper ( Thymelicus lineola )

Female - Pelham, ON 2013/06/25

Member of Family: Hesperiidae

French common name: Hespérie des graminées

Since its introduction from Europe in the last century, this small skipper has become one of the most common skippers in Eastern Canada.

In Europe, it is known as the Essex Skipper.

For further info on this species, visit the Butterflies of Canada ( en français )