Lulworth skipper caterpillars live in the warmest zone of a grass clump, at a height of . The pupal stage lasts for about two weeks, from the beginning of June onwards, until late July. It is formed inside a loose "nest" of silk and grass that is spun deep inside a tussock of tor grass. Imago begin to emerge in the early middle of July and finish emerging in the middle of September. Typically, they will live for five to ten days—the normal lifespan for a non-hibernating butterfly of the Lulworth's seasonal stage. They fly only in strong sunshine and tend to
Skipper (cannon) materials and helped to make the new cannon, which became known as, ""Skipper II"". "Skipper II" debuted at the homecoming game at Lane Stadium in October, 1984, nearly 21 years after the original Skipper first sounded. "Skipper II" was designed and constructed to be much more durable than Skipper and has been in operation for more than 30 years. Other than regular maintenance, "Skipper II" has endured, receiving just a few minor repairs in 2010. Although its official title is "Skipper II", the cannon is commonly referred to simply as "Skipper". In 2015, a custom space in Pearson Hall, a