Pyrgus sp Grizzled skipper

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Don Juan
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Pyrgus sp Grizzled skipper

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Hi Hoping for some help with an ID please
Photo taken in Southern Spain @ 850 meters March 2022
I thought maybe Pyrgus malvoides, Southern Grizzled Skipper
Thanks
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Re: Pyrgus sp Grizzled skipper

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It looks more like onopordi to me. If you have an underside - even a very poor one - it would help confirm.

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Re: Pyrgus sp Grizzled skipper

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Thank you Guy
although this was not taken at the same time
I hope this helps
Thank you
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