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    Took these thinking that they were Small Skipper butterflies, but asked advise from www.ukbutterflies.co.uk, where Pete informed me that they are probably Essex Skipper butterflies.
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    Was going through the butterflies to see what we had and came across your Essex Skipper Rolf.
    Excellent captures.
    Haven't seen the Essex. Don't think we get them in Exmouth. I believe they have slightly different style antennae to the Large and Small species

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    Crumbs, that's a golden oldie Beryl.
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    I know. But I can't think why I missed it as I like the Skippers.

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    what a handsome little creature, nice pics rolf

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