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 Hesperia actaeorii LULWORTH SKIPPER. 



1. This species is perhaps the most local of our indi- 

 genous butterflies ; it has only been observed in three 

 English counties, namely, Dorsetshire, Devonshire, and 

 Cornwall.* 



2. Wood-reed (Calawagrostis epigeios) and Couch-grass 

 (Triticum repens) . 



3. July to August. 

 4. Cliffs and caves near the coast. 

 * Recorded by Staintcn as having occurred in Warwickshire. 



Hesperia sylvanus. LARGE SKIPPER. 



1. A common insect throughout England ; it occurs in 

 Scotland and one or two places in Ireland. 



2. Meadow Soft-grass (Hokus lanatus), Cock's-foot 

 Grass (Dactylis ghmerata), and Couch-grass (Triticum repens). 



3. May to August. 



4. Grassy banks and wood clearings, and outskirts of 

 woods. 



Hesperia comma. SILVER-SPOTTED 

 SKIPPER. 



1. Common in the South-eastern counties of England ; 

 rarely seen further North than the Midlands. Unknown in 

 Scotland and Ireland. 



