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Heavily marked Large Skipper ?
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 11:19 pm
by Devon Dave
Just returned from a very pleasant trip to Jersey in the Chanel Isles, not much chance for butterfly photography but I did see this presumed Large Skipper, but I have never seen a Large Skipper so heavily patterned as this little chap in the UK, any comments welcome
Re: Heavily marked Large Skipper ?
Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2022 6:46 pm
by bugboy
I'd say it looks like a normal aged female Large Skipper. I've noticed that as they age the markings become more contrasting (same as with Lulworth Skippers).
Re: Heavily marked Large Skipper ?
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2022 7:17 pm
by Devon Dave
Many thanks indeed for that most useful information, all noted for the future.