Lulworth skipper to the Canary Islands, displays colour variations, with the uppersides of the forewing showing defined yellow–orange markings. The butterfly is sexually dimorphic; females have a distinct circle of golden marks on each forewing, often called "sun-ray" markings due to their likeness to the rays around the eye of a peacock's feather. Males sometimes have these markings, though they are noticeably fainter (see "Illustration 1"). The Lulworth skipper is found locally across southern and central Europe, Asia Minor and North Africa, where its population is considered stable. In northern Europe, its numbers and range have severely declined, most notably in the
Skipper (cannon) newly constructed cadet dorm became the home for Skipper. The glass enclosure is situated in a highly visible location, adjacent to the main lobby. It is easily accessible for all students, alumni, and visitors to admire Skipper between home games and during the off-season. The '"Skipper Crew'" is the name given to the unit responsible for the care-taking, maintenance, and operations of Skipper. The team consists of seventeen sophomore and junior cadets from "Company A" of the Corps of Cadets, the same company the cannon's creators belonged to. '"Skipper Crew"' is led by the "gun captain," and has become one