ID this skipper?

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CopperBolt

Original Poster:

892 posts

74 months

Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Hi all
Saw this little fella, 2 of them actually yesterday.
I think its a skipper butterfly. From my little fold-out guide it looks most similar to either little skipper or essex skipper. Im in Dorset if that assists.

Thanks


scrw.

2,736 posts

197 months

scrw.

2,736 posts

197 months

Thursday 22nd June 2023
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and the only reason I (may) know is because of these https://lulworth-skipper.com/ nice cider LOL

CopperBolt

Original Poster:

892 posts

74 months

Thursday 22nd June 2023
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I'm still torn between Small and Essex. yikes Need to go back and get better photo, chances of that happening? hmmm.
distribution map on the butterfly site for the Essex does reach as far west as Dorset. Ooh aarr moy luvver

Edited by CopperBolt on Thursday 22 June 15:43