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SAGE SKIPPER
The sage skipper has a wingspan of 28 to 30mm and is known for looking hairy. The upper wings are grey or brownish with white rectangles and smudges and a white and brown chequered border. The underside of the wings is brownish with lighter coloured veins. Both sexes are similarly patterned.
The adults can be seen from April through to September. They can be found up to 1800m and prefer dry sparse scrubland. If the area looks unsuitable for butterflies, then there is a good chance of spotting this skipper. They can produce up to 2 broods, although the second brood is a lot smaller than the first. The caterpillars feed on mint and Jerusalem sage shrubs.
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