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Skippers Collection (#2)

"Skippers: From Sardines to Butterflies, a World of Wonder" Discover the fascinating world of skippers

Background imageSkippers Collection: Grizzled Skipper (Pyrgus malvae) adult male, resting on Auricula (Primula auricula) flower

Grizzled Skipper (Pyrgus malvae) adult male, resting on Auricula (Primula auricula) flower, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Background imageSkippers Collection: Funereal Duskywing (Erynnis funeralis) adult male, feeding on flower, Utah, U. S. A. May

Funereal Duskywing (Erynnis funeralis) adult male, feeding on flower, Utah, U. S. A. May
Funereal Duskywing (Erynnis funeralis) adult male, feeding on flower, Utah, U.S.A. May

Background imageSkippers Collection: Dingy Skipper (Erynnis tages) adult pair, courting, French Pyrenees, France, June

Dingy Skipper (Erynnis tages) adult pair, courting, French Pyrenees, France, June

Background imageSkippers Collection: Chequered Skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon) adult male, resting on grass leaf with early morning

Chequered Skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon) adult male, resting on grass leaf with early morning dew, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Northern Italy, June

Background imageSkippers Collection: Alpine Grizzled Skipper (Pyrgus andromedae) adult female, resting on Alpine Coltsfoot

Alpine Grizzled Skipper (Pyrgus andromedae) adult female, resting on Alpine Coltsfoot (Homogyne alpina) flowerhead, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Background imageSkippers Collection: Clouded Flat (Tagiades flesus) adult, resting on leaf, Gambia, January

Clouded Flat (Tagiades flesus) adult, resting on leaf, Gambia, January

Background imageSkippers Collection: Olive Skipper (Pyrgus serratulae) two adults, resting on grass flowerhead, Italy, july

Olive Skipper (Pyrgus serratulae) two adults, resting on grass flowerhead, Italy, july

Background imageSkippers Collection: Red Underwing Skipper (Spialia sertorius) adult, resting on moss in mountain meadow

Red Underwing Skipper (Spialia sertorius) adult, resting on moss in mountain meadow, Valle de Hecho, Pyrenees, Spain, June

Background imageSkippers Collection: Large Skipper (Ochlodes venatus) adult pair, mating on bramble leaf, Ivinghoe Beacon

Large Skipper (Ochlodes venatus) adult pair, mating on bramble leaf, Ivinghoe Beacon, Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire, England, June

Background imageSkippers Collection: Essex Skipper (Thymelicus lineola) adult, resting on leaf, Thursley Common National Nature

Essex Skipper (Thymelicus lineola) adult, resting on leaf, Thursley Common National Nature Reserve, Surrey, England, June

Background imageSkippers Collection: Mallow Skipper (Carcharodus alceae) adult, feeding on flowers, Bulgaria, september

Mallow Skipper (Carcharodus alceae) adult, feeding on flowers, Bulgaria, september

Background imageSkippers Collection: Safflower Skipper (Pyrgus carthami) adult, roosting on Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis)

Safflower Skipper (Pyrgus carthami) adult, roosting on Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) flower, Causse de Gramat, Massif Central, Lot, France, may

Background imageSkippers Collection: Small Skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris) adult, feeding on Marsh Thistle (Cirsium palustre) flower

Small Skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris) adult, feeding on Marsh Thistle (Cirsium palustre) flower, Powys, Wales, july

Background imageSkippers Collection: Large Skipper (Ochlodes venatus) adult, resting on leaf, Leicestershire, England, june

Large Skipper (Ochlodes venatus) adult, resting on leaf, Leicestershire, England, june

Background imageSkippers Collection: Large Chequered Skipper (Heteropterus morpheus) adult, resting on Maidenhair Spleenwort

Large Chequered Skipper (Heteropterus morpheus) adult, resting on Maidenhair Spleenwort (Asplenium trichomanes) leaves, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Background imageSkippers Collection: Dingy Skipper (Erynnis tages) adult, resting on grass stem, Warwickshire, England, may

Dingy Skipper (Erynnis tages) adult, resting on grass stem, Warwickshire, England, may

Background imageSkippers Collection: Small Skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris) adult female, laying eggs in grass leaf sheath, Powys

Small Skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris) adult female, laying eggs in grass leaf sheath, Powys, Wales, june

Background imageSkippers Collection: Silver Spotted Skipper LB 1329 Hesperia comma © Ian Beames / ARDEA LONDON

Silver Spotted Skipper LB 1329 Hesperia comma © Ian Beames / ARDEA LONDON
LB-1329 Silver Spotted Skipper Hesperia comma Ian Beames Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSkippers Collection: Dingy Skipper - Butterfly - UK

Dingy Skipper - Butterfly - UK
DAC-253 Dingy Skipper Butterfly - UK Erynnis tages David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSkippers Collection: Lulworth Skipper

Lulworth Skipper
JLM-451 Lulworth Skipper Butterfly Thymelicus acteon John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSkippers Collection: Various Skippers

Various Skippers
Pearl Skipper Five-Spotted Burnet Moth Large Skipper Green Forester Six-Spotted Burnet Moth

Background imageSkippers Collection: Dinky Skipper Butterfly

Dinky Skipper Butterfly
JLMO-2540 Dinky Skipper Butterfly Erynnis tages John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageSkippers Collection: Mud Skipper

Mud Skipper
JLM-3475 MUD SKIPPER Periophthalmus John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageSkippers Collection: Dingy Skipper Butterfly

Dingy Skipper Butterfly
JLM-2090 Dingy Skipper Butterfly Erynnis tages John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageSkippers Collection: Grizzled Skipper - on flower

Grizzled Skipper - on flower
ME-1874 Grizzled Skipper - on flower Pyrgus malvae Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSkippers Collection: Small skipper Top view with wings open Aggtelek National Park Hungary

Small skipper Top view with wings open Aggtelek National Park Hungary
GET-1469 Small skipper - Top view with wings open Aggtelek National Park - Hungary Thymelicus flavus Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageSkippers Collection: Grizzled Skipper Butterfly Distribution: Southern UK, widely found in Europe

Grizzled Skipper Butterfly Distribution: Southern UK, widely found in Europe
JLM-472 Grizzled Skipper Butterfly Pyrgus malvae Distribution: Southern UK, widely found in Europe. John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageSkippers Collection: Silver-spotted Skipper Butterfly

Silver-spotted Skipper Butterfly
JAB-3378 Silver-spotted Skipper BUTTERFLY - resting on leaf Hesperia comma Rare in UK. Fm: Hesperiidae Jack Bailey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageSkippers Collection: Cleopatra (left) and Large Skipper Butterfly (Ochlodes venata)

Cleopatra (left) and Large Skipper Butterfly (Ochlodes venata) - feeding on nectar of garden flower, Lower Saxony
USH-2012 Cleopatra (left) and Large Skipper Butterfly (Ochlodes venata) - feeding on nectar of garden flower Lower Saxony

Background imageSkippers Collection: Small Skipper butterfly - Feeding on purple flower of Scabious Note long tongue Location

Small Skipper butterfly - Feeding on purple flower of Scabious Note long tongue Location: Chalk grassland, Berkshire
SPH-3369 Small Skipper butterfly - Feeding on purple flower of Scabious Note long tongue Location: Chalk grassland, Berkshire



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"Skippers: From Sardines to Butterflies, a World of Wonder" Discover the fascinating world of skippers, where Norwegian Bristling Sardines tantalize taste buds and Chequered Skipper butterflies grace the UK with their rare presence. In Glasdrum, witness the enchanting sight of a Chequered skipper nectaring on a thistle, showcasing nature's delicate dance. But skippers aren't just found in nature; they also inhabit our daily lives. Join boys crabbing by the shore as they try to catch these elusive creatures. Delve into history through engravings like "Skippers, " which depict skilled boatmasters navigating treacherous waters in "La chanson des metier. " Step back in time with Alexander Gillespie's journal entries from 1669 and 1674, penned meticulously on paper. Even advertisements have embraced the allure of skippers. Explore an enticing advert for Skippers Sailor Savouries sandwich filling accompanied by an illustrated poem that captures its irresistible charm. From pleasure craft sailing at the inlet to more glimpses into Gillespie's journal spanning over two decades, skippers take center stage in various aspects of life. Their significance is undeniable – whether it be satisfying cravings or capturing imaginations through art and literature. Intriguing and diverse, skippers weave together tales of culinary delights, natural wonders, historical accounts, and artistic expressions. So next time you encounter a skipper – be it on your plate or fluttering gracefully before your eyes – take a moment to appreciate their captivating presence in our world.