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) Hur. They positioned Skipper on the field and shot it directly toward the VMI Corps. The enclosed stadium concentrated the booming sound. Cadets hats were blown off and football players nearby were almost knocked over. The VMI corps stopped cheering and gasped in disbelief of what they had just witnessed. VMI never chanted again. During the game, Skipper was shot off after every Virginia Tech score, a tradition that continues today. The Hokies kept Skipper busy, winning the game 35-20. After one touchdown, late in the game, the cadets gave Skipper a triple-charge, which sent a shock wave across the