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Butterfly or Moth? The golden colour against the mauve is a wonderful contrast.

it is either a small skipper or a Essex skipper.

if the antennae are orange underneath its a small skipper if black underneath it is an Essex skipper. either way its a butterfly.

Goodness I was thinking it was a day flying moth Sbg. The skippers aren't often seen here,
so a real treat Linda.

Thanks Waddy, SBG and Janey. We had this visitor last year as well. Yes, you're right SBG it's a Butterfly, and a sweet little one too. It liked the perennial wallflowers and Lavender.

Very pretty pic, Linda…as said already, gorgeous colour contrast too

Thanks Kate. We had this skipper visit us last year and they are so pretty.