| Family | Hesperiidae |
|---|---|
| Subfamily | Pyrginae |
| Genus | Muschampia |
| Species | proto |
| Authority | (Ochsenheimer, 1808) |
| English Name | Sage 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) |
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| Bern Convention | |
| CITES |
The Sage Skipper occurs on dry, flower-rich grassland, in open scrub, on rocky ground with sparse vegetation. However, in its chosen habitat, the larval foodplants are usually abundant. Various species of Phlomis are used, such as Jerusalem Sage (P. fructicosa), P. lychnitis, P. herba-venti, and perhaps also Horehound (Marrubium spp.). Although there is probably only one generation a year, the butterflies of the Sage Skipper can be seen from spring until autumn, due to prolonged emergence from the pupa. This skipper passes the winter as a caterpillar inside the egg.
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