Small Skipper Butterfly - Thymelicus sylvestris

**rolf** · 20-07-2008, 10:42 PM

Not really been too close to one of these before, as Butterfly photography is relatively new to me.

**rolf** · 20-07-2008, 10:46 PM

Also took photos of another which has a different coloured body, not sure if this is also a Small Skipper.

***Chocky*** · 20-07-2008, 10:50 PM

Excellent captures Rolf
I think they are Small Skippers There are some large ones in the forum so you can compare the markings.

**rolf** · 20-07-2008, 10:53 PM

Yes, the first ones are, but the ones in the second post have a different coloured body.

**Merlin** · 21-07-2008, 10:52 PM

All Small Skipper Rolf and all excellent images.

Looking forward to your return from France (bet you're not) with a 'bag full' of butterfly pics.

Pete.

**rolf** · 21-07-2008, 11:38 PM

I was unsure about the second Skipper, so referred it to a butterfly site, they lean toward it being an Essex Skipper, there are definitely some differences, particularly on the antennae.

Hopefully I should be able to upload quite a bit while I'm in France Pete, may even take my desktop PC and monitor with me, as working on the laptop is tedious, particularly trying to photoshop large files.

**Merlin** · 22-07-2008, 09:13 PM

Ahhhh......better retract my 'All Small Skippers Rolf'.

Living up here in the frozen North I hadn't considered the Essex Skipper which of course we don't get. Must take a look at the books on separation details.

Pete.

***Chocky*** · 22-07-2008, 09:34 PM

There are several Skippers. I was told one of the best ways to tell is by the antennas. But I din't know too much about that

Here is a good site
http://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/index.php

**rolf** · 22-07-2008, 09:40 PM

Yes, that's where I got the confirmation from Beryl.

***Chocky*** · 22-07-2008, 09:52 PM

Ahhh, Great minds think alike

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21-07-2008, 10:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
Merlin Regular Member Info Real name: Pete Location: N W England Gallery: 6 Equipment: Nothing but my notebook which is one of the most important parts of birding. To go out without it (which I only ever did once) is like going out without your pants on. I've never understood why I responded to the 'Cameras and Equipment' question in this way because in reality I own a Leica Telescope with eyepieces, Zeiss Binoculars, and a Manfrotto Tripod all of which cost a positive fortune. Posts: 780 Join Date: Mar 2008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	All Small Skipper Rolf and all excellent images. Looking forward to your return from France (bet you're not) with a 'bag full' of butterfly pics. Pete.

22-07-2008, 09:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Merlin Regular Member Info Real name: Pete Location: N W England Gallery: 6 Equipment: Nothing but my notebook which is one of the most important parts of birding. To go out without it (which I only ever did once) is like going out without your pants on. I've never understood why I responded to the 'Cameras and Equipment' question in this way because in reality I own a Leica Telescope with eyepieces, Zeiss Binoculars, and a Manfrotto Tripod all of which cost a positive fortune. Posts: 780 Join Date: Mar 2008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ahhhh......better retract my 'All Small Skippers Rolf'. Living up here in the frozen North I hadn't considered the Essex Skipper which of course we don't get. Must take a look at the books on separation details. Pete.

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