Dusky Grizzled Skipper?

[David M]

I was at a Small Apollo site at 2,100m north of Entraunes when I came upon this critter. I'm aware cacaliae is present in the Queyras region (and indeed I saw plenty there) but I wasn't expecting it in the Alpes de Haute Provence.

What else could it be?

[Roger Gibbons]

I think it looks spot on for cacaliae from both surfaces. I counted at least 20 at the Queyras on 4 July.

As you say, what else could it be.

Roger

[Padfield]

Sans aucun doute.

Guy

[David M]

Thanks, both. It was 'chunky' so I sort of knew but when you see one in a place you don't expect then you doubt yourself.

A couple more to come.....bear with me!