Silver-spotted Skipper
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Hesperia comma
Localized in some parts of England, partially in the Chilterns & the Dorset Downs.
The Larvae feeds on Sheep's-fescue.
Often confused with the Large Skipper Ochlodes sylvanus, this species is easily distinguished by the numerous white spots on the underside hindwings, and the tips of the upper forewings tend to be darker than those of the Large Skipper.
The upper side is very similar to the Large Skipper however its spots are often more yellow.
The dorsal side of the wings typically are orange and dark brown on the edge of the wings.
The white spots are slightly more pale on Females.
Females tend to be larger than the Males.
Flight period is August-September.