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The large skipper

Ochlodes sylvanus

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The large skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus) is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. This species occurs throughout Europe, and it can be found anywhere where wild grasses are allowed to grow tall. It was spotted while foraging on a carduus flower, in Tzoumerka mountains, Epirus region, Greece.

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Large skipper - Wikipedia

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PublishedAugust 17, 2018

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