Overview

The Dingy Skipper is a moth like butterfly found on sites that have areas of bare soil and abundant Birds Foot trefoil which is the larval foodplant. These conditions are most commonly found in COASTAL GRASSLAND and BROWNFIELD sites but also in places on the thin limestone soils of south Cumbria.

Where to look

Workington north of the River Derwent NX 996 303 is a good location as is Eskmeals Nature Reserve SD 087 943

When to look

Mid May to mid June