Skipper Needs The Sun
The rare Silver-spotted Skipper is extremely sensitive to small temperature fluctuations, a long-running study has revealed.

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The rare Silver-spotted Skipper is extremely sensitive to small temperature fluctuations, a long-running study has revealed.
There is still time to get planting in preparation for next month’s Big Butterfly Count.
Richard Fox will help guide you through the pitfalls and make sure you’re all right with the whites.
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