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Lulworth skip ID?
Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 9:29 pm
by Brandon28
Hi
Is anyone able to confirm if one of these recent bad photos from Durlston CP Swanage is a Lulworth? Ranger confirmed they are already active. Thanks
Re: Lulworth skip ID?
Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 10:07 pm
by bugboy
Yes looks good for a male Lulworth. It's a bit early for Small and Essex.
Re: Lulworth skip ID?
Posted: Sun May 31, 2020 7:13 am
by Pete Eeles
First Small Skippers were out a couple of days ago. High Brown Frits are also out. It must be mid-June already
Cheers,
- Pete
Re: Lulworth skip ID?
Posted: Sun May 31, 2020 8:57 am
by Brandon28
Thanks. 4 diff individuals there. Dorset BC had records of Small Skip nearby a few days previous so as I couldn’t find a female Lul with obvious rays I wasn’t sure, but thought coloration with all but the one looked like Lulworth. Even a hint of a pale patch through the underwing of the one which was tiny next to the Large Skip virtually next to it.
Re: Lulworth skip ID?
Posted: Sun May 31, 2020 3:13 pm
by bugboy
Time to do another update on all the flight times, I only saw my first Large skipper on Friday!
Re: Lulworth skip ID?
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 1:24 pm
by Wurzel
Look good for Lulworths to me - they've been out now for a (7th May the first was reported) - if they were Smessex they'd still be bright orange as they've only just appeared on the scene
I saw shed loads 11 days ago and some of those were already looking worse for wear.
Have a goodun and stay safe
Wurzel