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Small Skipper on Knapweed. Thymelicus sylvestris on Centaurea species.

Or possibly the Essex Skipper, Thymelicus lineola

These little butterflies were ubiquitous here, flitting around in the tall grasses and mostly sipping nectar from hard-heads, Centaurea / knapweed..

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Taken on Sunday July 12, 2020
Posted on Monday July 20, 2020
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Ronald Losure said:

Beautiful skipper.

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Nick Weall said:

Another beautifully detailed shot dear LGM ~ Well done

3 years ago

Ulrich John said:

A very well composed macro, Amelia ! Good Morning !

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RHH said:

Lovely little creature and perfectly photographed.

3 years ago

Marie-claire Gallet said:

GORGEOUS, Amelia **************

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Keith Burton said:

A stunning close up shot Amelia.................the light is gorgeous!

3 years ago

neira-Dan said:

superbe macro

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Joe, Son of the Rock said:

Great light on, and lovely details in the wings of the butterfly, Amelia. An impressive shot. All the best, Joe

3 years ago

tiabunna said:

A beautifully detailed macro, Amelia.

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Janet Brien said:

What fine details you've captured! Super angle and dof. What a lovely skipper! There are several species that visit our property and they are common enough that I've actually gotten quite a few very nice pictures of them! www.ipernity.com/search/photo?w=290645&q=skipper
I'm not so lucky with butterflies but after years of trying the nice images are adding up! :)

TY for the visit! Fun to hear about what it's like where you live...Steve and I hope to spend time over in the British Isles at some point...we'll rent a camper van and enjoy creeping all over the place. Not sure though because we'll miss our bird terribly!

3 years ago