Identifying features
A fairly large skipper. Both the hindwings and forewings are grey-brown, with faintly jagged markings on the forewings.
Similar species
Dingy skipper can be distinguished from any other Danish swallowtail butterfly due to its characteristic appearance. However, during flight, it may be found in the same locations as the marbled swallowtail (Euclidia mi) and brown swallowtail (Euclidia glyphica), which are also common in those areas.
Distribution
Dingy skipper has never been common in Denmark, but has undeniably become even rarer over the past 50 years. In Jutland, it has previously been found in all areas, though it was mostly quite dispersed.
Biology
Lightning-fast, small butterfly, which is almost exclusively active in warm weather with sunshine. The males are very territorial, as they chase all other insects away from their territory.