top of page
Birds and Butterflies of Rhodes
RODOPTERA
Gegenes pumilio
Pigmy skipper. Dimilia, July 2020.
Widely distributed in eastern, central and northern areas, occurrence in small numbers or singles. Wingspan 20-30 mm. Sexes similar. Flies March to November in at least two generations. Diverse open habitats, including parks and gardens. Fast darting flight low above ground. Often rests on rocks, ground, always alert, extremely fast take-off when perceiving danger.
bottom of page