Large Skipper on hemp nettle

Wandered along the edge of the local rugby club's field and spotted this one. I thought at first it was a Silver Skipper but they are so rare and we are really too far north.

I also spotted a Gatekeeper http://365project.org/janturnbull/2012-plus/2014-07-02

[Padlock]

Very clear excellent focus

[Christine]

Another great shot

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

He looks very pretty against the leaf - great model and capture.

[Wendy Bowden]

Fabulous pov

[Vesna]

Very pretty!

[judith deacon]

Fabulous clarity and detail..fav