Lulworth skipper their greatest since its discovery there. With a wingspan of 24 to 28 millimetres, females being larger than males, the Lulworth skipper is a small butterfly, the smallest member of the genus "Thymelicus" in Europe and among the smallest butterflies in Britain. Aside from the size difference, the sexes are distinguished by females having a distinct circle of golden marks on each forewing. Due to their likeness to the rays around the eye of a peacock's feather, these are often known as "sun-ray" markings, and they can faintly appear on males. The Lulworth skipper was first described by German entomologist
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