What kind of Skipper is this ?

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Charles Nicol
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What kind of Skipper is this ?

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this looks different from the Large Skipper from the other day.

it is also from Sundon.
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thanks for your attention 8)
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Re: What kind of Skipper is this ?

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Although the underside of the antennae isn't visible, it certainly looks more Small than Essex.
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Re: What kind of Skipper is this ?

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bugboy wrote: Wed Jun 21, 2023 10:08 pm Although the underside of the antennae isn't visible, it certainly looks more Small than Essex.
thanks for your help bugboy !

does this different angle help ?
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Re: What kind of Skipper is this ?

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Charles Nicol wrote: Wed Jun 21, 2023 10:41 pm...does this different angle help ?
Yes, Charles.

100% Small Skipper.
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Re: What kind of Skipper is this ?

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David M wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2023 4:58 am
Charles Nicol wrote: Wed Jun 21, 2023 10:41 pm...does this different angle help ?
Yes, Charles.

100% Small Skipper.
thanks for your early morning assistance David !

Charles

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Re: What kind of Skipper is this ?

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Lol! I'm still on Greek time, Charles (where it's two hours ahead). :lol:
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David M wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2023 2:22 pm Lol! I'm still on Greek time, Charles (where it's two hours ahead). :lol:
please have a Retsina for me :P
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Re: What kind of Skipper is this ?

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Is this small or Essex skipper please?
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Re: What kind of Skipper is this ?

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Experts say Essex.
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