What Kind of Skipper is it ?

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Charles Nicol
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What Kind of Skipper is it ?

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i saw this today at Sundon Quarry:
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i hope the antennae are clear enough

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Re: What Kind of Skipper is it ?

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A Large Skipper, no need for the antennae, the mottling on the wings is diagnostic. Small and Essex aren't out yet as far as I'm aware.
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Re: What Kind of Skipper is it ?

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bugboy wrote: ↑Wed Jun 14, 2023 7:13 pm A Large Skipper, no need for the antennae, the mottling on the wings is diagnostic. Small and Essex aren't out yet as far as I'm aware.
thanks for the prompt reply bugboy :)

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