Grizzled skipper With its endangered status in the Netherlands, the grizzled skipper may benefit from extensive grazing as a nature restoration project. Grizzled skipper The grizzled skipper ("Pyrgus malvae") is a common butterfly from the family Hesperiidae that is widespread throughout Europe. It is a small Skipper (butterfly) with a chequered pattern on its wings that appears to be black and white. This butterfly can be found throughout Europe and is heavily concentrated in central and southern regions of England. The butterfly prefers three major types of habitat: woodland, grassland, and industrial. Referenced as a superspecies, "Pyrgus malvae" includes three semispecies: "malvae,
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