Another 'biggy'.

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Tony Moore
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Another 'biggy'.

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I think this may be a Large Dart Potanthus serina - it was certainly big enough. It had a tremendous burst of speed and rocked the foliage when it took off. It was the same sort of length as the 'Paintbrush', but much heavier. I think I was a bit exuberant, yesterday, with my assessment of the size of the PBD - 36/38mm would be nearer the mark :oops: .

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Another view of the supposed Large Dart. This was a different and slightly smaller specimen, but certainly the same species.
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Also another view of the Swift posted yesterday:
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I was also fortunate to happen on a compliant Striped Albatross. They normally tear about the place and are very difficult to approach. Much more beautiful in life, than in a photograph.
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Great photos Tony, they certainly boost my moral.
Lo of 4° and Hi of 9° in the South of France today.
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Those are both lovely skippers. I am sorry I can't help with identification!
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It has now been confirmed that this Skipper is a male Plain Palm Dart Cephrenes acalle, courtesy of someone from the Singapore Butterfly Circle. :oops:

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