Mallow Skipper

(Carcharodus alceae)

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C.alceae is probably the most widespread and easiest to observe of all the local skippers eventhough it is not a very high density species. If disturbed, the male will buzz off swiftly but will return to the same or a nearby perch. The upperside markings are quite a complicated mixture of black, browns and greys.