Monday, 20 June 2011

Large Skipper.

A few images of the Large Skipper (Ochlodes venata) which is our brightest and most widespread 'orange' skipper. Single-brooded and is on the wing usually from late May, reaching a peak in mid-July and disappears by the end of August. With the drier spring this year you may well have seen one much earlier.  





N.B. This is a scheduled post and I will respond to comments when we return from Cumbria.  FAB.
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20 comments:

  1. Chris20 June 2011 at 20:52

    Superb collection for this large skipper Frank!!! I saw some small butterflies flying over here but they are usually grey and not so nice....

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  2. Phil and Mandy20 June 2011 at 21:35

    lovely photographs!

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  3. JRandSue20 June 2011 at 22:07

    Stunners Frank.
    John.

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  4. Montanagirl20 June 2011 at 23:07

    Vey nice! Sharp detail and so colorful.

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  5. grammie g21 June 2011 at 04:31

    Hi Frank...very nice ...he looks like the one I just posted...I don't know which mine is!!
    Your photos are so clear!!

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  6. Monts21 June 2011 at 07:38

    Super images Frank.

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  7. Mary Howell Cromer21 June 2011 at 11:12

    Frank, these are such superb quality, just excellent. The third one down with the saw-toothed edge to the leaf beneath, the clarity of the eyes of the butterfly in each selection, congratulaions~

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  8. ShySongbird21 June 2011 at 12:26

    Beautiful photos Frank, there is a dearth of butterflies here!

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  9. theconstantwalker21 June 2011 at 23:26

    Beautiful captures Frank.

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  10. Adam Tilt21 June 2011 at 23:37

    Not seen a Skipper before. Great pictures Frank.

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  11. Julie G.23 June 2011 at 23:42

    Exceptional skipper macro images! They look especially beautiful against the deep green leaves. The detail is exquisite. Always a joy to visit your wonderful blog!

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  12. Anonymous24 June 2011 at 01:40

    Thank you to share

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  13. Carol Mattingly24 June 2011 at 23:41

    I love these images Frank. What are those little white droplets on the last image? Do you know. Carol

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  14. Tim James25 June 2011 at 10:54

    Fabulous set of images; wonderful detail – hope you enjoy Canada, Cheers, Tim

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  15. FAB25 June 2011 at 11:45

    Hi Everyone. I am just catching up with all your kind comments after our recent trip to the Lake District. Regretfully very little of the wildlife seen got in front of the lens due to the wet, windy weather but may have a few scenic views to post very soon. FAB.

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  16. TonyC25 June 2011 at 12:12

    cracking shots Frank, love the damsels in your last post as well

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  17. Hilke Breder25 June 2011 at 13:02

    Beautiful close-ups of the Skipper, Frank. Gorgeous colors!

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  18. Fjällripan26 June 2011 at 03:07

    So beautiful!

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  19. Lois Evensen26 June 2011 at 11:15

    Wonderful images as always. :) So very nice.

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  20. FAB28 June 2011 at 00:07

    Thanks Tony. It's that time of year when the other insects are easier to capture than the birds!

    Thank you Hilke.

    Cheers Fjallripan.

    Thanks Lois. Great to see you are enjoying your cruise.

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