Small Skipper on Knapweed. Thymelicus sylvestris on Centaurea species.

Beautiful skipper.

Another beautifully detailed shot dear LGM ~ Well done

A very well composed macro, Amelia ! Good Morning !

Lovely little creature and perfectly photographed.

GORGEOUS, Amelia **************

A stunning close up shot Amelia.................the light is gorgeous!

superbe macro

Great light on, and lovely details in the wings of the butterfly, Amelia. An impressive shot. All the best, Joe

A beautifully detailed macro, Amelia.

What fine details you've captured! Super angle and dof. What a lovely skipper! There are several species that visit our property and they are common enough that I've actually gotten quite a few very nice pictures of them! www.ipernity.com/search/photo?w=290645&q=skipper
I'm not so lucky with butterflies but after years of trying the nice images are adding up! :)

TY for the visit! Fun to hear about what it's like where you live...Steve and I hope to spend time over in the British Isles at some point...we'll rent a camper van and enjoy creeping all over the place. Not sure though because we'll miss our bird terribly!

beautifully fluffy...

You have two superb pictures Amelia. Beautifully captured and great detail.

excellent

Wonderful close-up.
Have a sunny weekend.

Ich habe ihn auch gesehen und fotografiert, konnte ihn aber nicht bestimmen. Danke!

Beautiful. Great detail on the skipper. Knapweed must be delicious. It is so popular.

wonderful

Happy weekend:)

Lovely macro! Well taken, Amelia.

I would agree that it is a Small skipper and not an Essex skipper. The accepted way of telling them apart is by the antennae: the Essex skipper has very well defined jet-black tips to the antennae, especially on the underside, "as if they had been dipped in ink".
Good video here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfeX6guLND4

gorgeous macro!!

Hi Amelia cracking close up shot liked by me. Stay Safe Stay well best wishes Alan.