Kefalonian skipper

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Kefalonian skipper

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I would appreciate help in identifying this butterfly seen in Skala in the South of Kefalonia.
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This is a mallow skipper, Carcharodus alceae - one of several closely related species but unmistakable in this picture.

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Re: Kefalonian skipper

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Thank you.
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