I agree, looks like a male Wall Brown to me. Chris.

Hi there. Can someone identify this "very large" skipper for me please ? Photographed near Marseilles in mid August. Thanks, Chris.

It was rightly 'diamina' and 'athalia' that had me in two minds, and that slight over-exposure doesn't help. Thanks for your analysis Guy - 'diamina' it will be then !!
Chris.

Hi everyone. Here are 2 photos of the same individual from July in the Alpes de Haute Provence, but I can't make my mind up on the species - there are so many fritillaries that look so similar. Can someone give me a positive ID please?
Chris.

Hi Colin,
I'm no expert but it certainly looks to me to be a Great Sooty Satyr. Now there's a coincidence - I photographed my first GSS on July 22nd in the Alpes de Haute Provence (1650 m alt.). Fortunately it was in a bit better condition than yours - see photos for comparison.
Cheers, Chris.

Thanks for your analysis Guy. This has put my mind at rest and I will classify it as Oberthür's.
Chris Jackson, Marseille

Hi. I saw this Grizzled Skipped in July in the Cantal departement of the Massif Central, France, at alt. 950 m, but I can't tell if it is Oberthür or Foulquier. Can someone differentiate for me please?
Thanks. Chris Jackson.

Thanks Pete. That's another for my collection then.
Cheers.
Chris.

Can someone tell me what this larva is? It is on an apricot tree leaf at the end of June in the South of France. Thanks.