Levantine ?

[Reverdin]

This one I just assumed to me Small Skipper, but she is from Turkey, in the right region, and some pics suggest she might be Levantine, any guidance from anyone would be greatly valued, and I suspect there will be no fixed answer. The overall wing shape, along with the greenish tints made me think.

[Padfield]

There might be no fixed answer but I'd go very strongly for hyrax (Levantine). The wing shape seems quite wrong for sylvestris, acteon or lineola - and of these three only acteon is even a possibility anyway, from the markings and antennae. The greenish tint, as opposed to golden in acteon, further supports hyrax. I'd wait for Nic or Misha before rejoicing publicly, but you could allow yourself a private half on me.

Guy

[Reverdin]

Thanks Guy.. will see if anyone else comments but that sounds promising to me

In fact, these other 2 images of different individuals were taken at the same site, a closed wing male which just might be hyrax and a rather worn male with open wings, the latter ?? acteon

( that half was good - so good the rest had to go too! )

[Reverdin]

.... and while re-living those photos... rather liked this one on the same day.. loewii

[Padfield]

I won't pretend to be an expert, but that short, strong sex brand, heading south almost immediately (rather than running along the cell), also suggests hyrax. The wing shape in this individual is less clear cut but it's enough for me to grant you that second half. Not that you need my permission ...

Guy

[Reverdin]

Thank you very much Guy. I would be interested to know what the others think, but I'm going to open a new file under the heading hyrax on my laptop... cheers!