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Braunkolbiger Braun-Dickkopffalter

Thymelicus sylvestris

Photo by schnabu80
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Comments (8)
Ashish
This butterfly reminds me F22 fighter jets.
schnabu80
Yes, i found out its german name is Braunkolbiger Braun-Dickkopffalter (Thymelicus sylvestris)
rozarats
I agree, AshishNimkar, it appears to be a skipper
KarenP
Here's a link to a firey skipper that I photographed this spring. I like the double wings. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6314333
Ashish
Have you searched on net with Skipper butterfly..?
schnabu80
Today is the first time I saw such a butterfly...
Ashish
Is Skippers's season everywhere currently..? I find many spottings on this tiny butterfly family...!!

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