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Large chequered skipper Extremely rare for the Netherlands, I found only one in half a day in Ospel at the Groote Peel. Geotagged,Heteropterus morpheus,Large chequered skipper,Netherlands,Summer Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Large chequered skipper

Extremely rare for the Netherlands, I found only one in half a day in Ospel at the Groote Peel.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Exceptional find! Fun fact: it flies as if it is drunk. Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Paul Dirksen's profile
      Paul Dirksen
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      I've noticed that Ferdy , A bit fluttery. Posted 5 years ago

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The Large chequered skipper

The large chequered skipper is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is the single member of the monotypic genus ''Heteropterus''. The species can be found in isolated populations in Europe and east across the Palearctic to Central Asia and Korea. It is endangered in the Netherlands.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Paul Dirksen
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By Paul Dirksen

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Uploaded Jul 7, 2020. Captured Jul 6, 2020 13:51 in Bescheid of Astensche Moostscheiding, 6035 RB Ospel, Netherlands.
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  • NIKON D7100
  • f/5.6
  • 1/1500s
  • ISO400
  • 300mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.