Small Skipper Butterfly (see below for Essex Skipper)

Thymelicus sylvestris

The Small Skipper butterfly is slightly smaller than the Large Skipper. They are often found together as both like long grassland and meadows.

From the underside, the Small Skipper has a small buff triangle usually visible on the corner of its forewing. Its antenna tips are black on top and orange underneath.

Essex Skipper Butterfly

Thymelicus lineola

Of similar size and appearance to the Small Skipper and often together, the Essex Skipper does not have the buff triangle and has wholly black tips to its antennae