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Jester68UK
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This looks from the skipper family but what species or just too old and warn to tell ?
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When and where were the photos taken Pat ?
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29th June 2013 at Tout quarry on Portland .
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Dingy Skipper butterfly. As with most British species they were out late last year (2013) due to the very cold Spring.
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Thank you both
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Yes, a faded Dingy for sure. They can end up looking pretty washed out when they're old.
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