Small Skipper on Knapweed. Thymelicus sylvestris on Centaurea species.

Or possibly the Essex Skipper, Thymelicus lineola

These little butterflies were ubiquitous here, flitting around in the tall grasses and mostly sipping nectar from hard-heads, Centaurea / knapweed..

Jocelyne Villoing, Cämmerer zu Nau, Ecobird, Berny and 35 other people have particularly liked this photo

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Annemarie ^club

wonderful

Happy weekend:)

3 years ago.

Earthwatcher ^club

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

3 years ago. Edited 3 years ago.

Gabi Lombardo ^club

gorgeous macro!!

3 years ago.

Alan Drury ^club

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

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club

Beautiful light and a superb capture Amelia. I love the pin sharp detail. Have a great weekend

3 years ago.

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