Is this a Dingy Skipper?

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ChrisGJ
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Is this a Dingy Skipper?

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Is this a Dingy Skipper?

This butterfly, which was seen at Thurstaston, does not look quite like the photos in http://www.UKButterflies or the previous post but I can't find anything else to match. Any ideas? (Sorry about the grass in the way)

Chris

Butterfly seen at Thurstaston
Butterfly seen at Thurstaston
melbellingham
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Re: Is this a Dingy Skipper?

Post by melbellingham »

Hi Chris,

This is not a butterfly, but one of the day-flying moths called Burnet Companion (Euclidia glyphica).

See here: http://ukmoths.org.uk/show.php?bf=2463

Mel.

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Re: Is this a Dingy Skipper?

Post by SteveMcBill »

Yes, definitely a Burnet Companion (Euclidia glyphica) moth. A diurnal (day-flying) insect.

An excellent record to send in to rECOrd or to put into RODIS !!!

Steve

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Re: Is this a Dingy Skipper?

Post by ChrisGJ »

Thanks for your identification.

Yes the picture in UKMoths looks much more like it.

I'll put it in RODIS.

Chris

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Re: Is this a Dingy Skipper?

Post by SteveMcBill »

Thanks Chris - appreciated !!

Steve

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