Separating Essex and Small Skipper just got more difficult for me

Chalkhill Blues this lunchtime. Hazelbury Common

Made the most of todays fine weather with a walk around Bewley Common. Had my first Clouded Yellow in Wiltshire but it was a typical flyby :( IMG_3268 (2).JPG IMG_3210 (3).JPG IMG_3214 (2).JPG IMG_3216 (2).JPG IMG_3230 (5).JPG IMG_3240.JPG IMG_3184 (2).JPG IMG_3265.JPG IMG_3287 (2).JPG IMG_3295 (2)....

Surprised to find this White-letter Hairstreak just 5 minutes from my home (Melksham). Unfortunately I didn't have my camera so my phone had to suffice!!

Headed to Portland to connect with Grayling. Happy to say they didn't disappoint.

Despite an overcast afternoon there was still a nice variety flying. Bewley Common.

A couple of ladies from this lunchtime. Some may say they're not that glamorous, but they are to me. (Melksham)

Went to check out the hairstreaks at Green Lane Wood this morning. Just over two weeks since seeing white-letter Hairstreak there, time seems to have taken it's toll.

Patchy sun and clouds this morning but still some nice stuff about. Bewley Common.

A few from this lunchtimes dog walk. Sandridge Common.

Once again thanks Guy, much appreciated and very informative.

Many thanks for your quick reply Guy. What about this one? Rounded antennal tip? Although colour may be wrong.

Going through my photos of my Cyprus trip I came across this Skipper taken amongst Millets . Is it a Pigmy? I believe they do fly together
Many thanks in advance.

Breezy and mostly cloudy but still a good few species about. Green Lane Wood

My first Essex Skipper at this site (Bewley Common)

Many thanks both. This web site is a brilliant learning curve

Thanks Guy. I was referring to the upper hindwing spots as per my photo here or am I overthinking it

♂ Gatekeeper taken today.

On the upper side of the hindwings the eyespot is elongated and split without a black surrounding ring. ab. postalbipuncta?

Super fresh Peacock.

Very dull, overcast and windy today but our walk brightened up by this nice fresh ♂ Gatekeeper.