| Family | Hesperiidae |
|---|---|
| Subfamily | Pyrginae |
| Genus | Erynnis |
| Species | marloyi |
| Authority | (Boisduval, 1834) |
| English Name | Inky Skipper |
| European Red List 2010 | Least Concern (LC) |
|---|---|
| EU 27 Red List 2010 | Least Concern (LC) |
| European Red List 2025 | Least Concern (LC) |
| EU 27 Red List 2025 | Least Concern (LC) |
| Habitats Directive | |
| Bern Convention | |
| CITES |
Inky Skippers are very dark little butterflies that fly rapidly, close to the ground. They are found on dry grasslands, in dried-up riverbeds, on rocky slopes, and in woodland clearings. They can often be seen basking in the sun, wings widespread, on light-coloured stones. Especially the females can also often be seen drinking nectar on thyme. The larvae feed on bushy rosaceans particularly on Prunus spinosa and P. cocomilla. The Inky Skipper has one or two broods a year.
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