Skipper i.d please

[Kevin Jarvis]

Hi all

I think this is a Essex skipper.
Taken in london this a.m.
Can someone please confirm or deny?

Thanks in advance. Kev

[Johnny Redgate]

I'm not brilliant at separating these two species, but I'd say Small Skipper. The black antenna tip characteristic of Essex seems lacking, especially looking at the out of focus antenna nearest the camera. Small Skippers would also be likely to be out first. I'm still only seeing Large Skipper up here though.

[aeshna5]

I would agree with Small Skipper. The antennae tips of Essex Skipper look as though they have been dipped in black ink.