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Silver-spotted Skipper (Hesperia comma) adult, feeding on Dwarf Thistle (Cirsium acaule) flowers on chalk downland
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Silver-spotted Skipper (Hesperia comma) adult, feeding on Dwarf Thistle (Cirsium acaule) flowers on chalk downland
Silver-spotted Skipper (Hesperia comma) adult, feeding on Dwarf Thistle (Cirsium acaule) flowers on chalk downland, Hampshire, England, August
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Media ID 9674417
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Butterflies Butterfly Chalk Down Downland Downlands Downs Dwarf Hesperiidae Nectar Skipper Skippers Thistle Thistles Blooms Feeds Stemless
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Nature's Delight - Silver-spotted Skipper Finds Thistle Feast in Hampshire!
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. In this photo print, a magnificent Silver-spotted Skipper takes center stage as it gracefully flutters amidst the picturesque chalk downland of Hampshire, England. With its delicate wings adorned in mesmerizing patterns, this European skipper showcases nature's artistic brilliance. Feasting on the vibrant blooms of Dwarf Thistle, the skipper indulges in a delectable nectar-filled banquet. Its slender proboscis delicately sips from each flower, forming a harmonious dance between butterfly and plant. The thistles stand tall like regal sentinels against the backdrop of lush greenery. As summer envelopes the temperate English countryside, these enchanting creatures bring life to their surroundings. The air is filled with joyous fluttering and an orchestra of buzzing insects as they join in on nature's grand feast. The silver spots adorning the skipper's wings shimmer under the warm sunrays, casting a magical glow upon this idyllic scene. Amidst these rolling downs and stemless flowers lies a hidden world teeming with wildlife - where butterflies reign supreme. This snapshot freezes a moment that encapsulates both beauty and harmony within our natural world. It reminds us to appreciate even the smallest wonders around us – for within them lies an entire ecosystem waiting to be discovered. So let your imagination take flight alongside this charming Silver-spotted Skipper as it dances through fields of thistles on chalk downland
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