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Large Skipper Butterfly
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This Large Skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus) was seen as I was trudging through some woodlands near Dove Stone reservoir today. It was probably the only butterfly I saw – and I nearly missed this one too!
The Large Skipper can be found throughout England, Wales and in the southern parts of Scotland. Although called a Large Skipper, it is in fact pretty small – the body of this was about 18-20mm long.
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk II w/ Sigma 70-300mm DG OS @ 300mm; Exposure: 1/250th sec @ f16; ISO: 800