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  1. 04-07-2011 #1
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    Default Large or Essex Skipper Butterfly?

    I'm desperately staring at the antennae and am leaning towards Essex - any thoughts?
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    Well I've been staring at the absent photo and am leaning towards white space.
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    Must be an Essex Skipper which skipped off then...

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    Large Skipper tho a only have one picture to go on...xxx
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    Yep, Large Skipper by the greenish pattern on the wing.
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    Ta, everso!
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