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Lulworth skipper

Thymelicus acteon

Photo by Elsa
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Field Notes

Description:

I saw this beautiful butterfly sitting on a blackberry bush in a nature reserve. Most likely a Lulworth skipper?

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Elsa
That was my first thought Meik, but then I googled it an became in doubt as it says the Lulworth is very rare in the UK.. hmm.. Thank you very much for your help though, until you commented I thought it was a moth!
Meik Meißner
Elsa, I think Lulworth skipper matches very well! Great!
Elsa
Many thanks! I think maybe Lulworth skipper? Actually a butterfly and not a moth. Go figure..
Meik Meißner
This could be some kind of skipper (Thymelicus). Have a look, this might help: http://www.learnaboutbutterflies.com/index.htm

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