Robert Thompson / Oberthur's grizzled skipper (Pyrgus armoricanus) on plantain flower, South of Casteil, French Pyrenees, France. May

Robert Thompson / Oburthers grizzled skipper (Pyrgus armoicanus) resting on orchid, Santa Caterina di Valfurva, Alps, Italy

Robert Thompson / Oberthur's grizzled skipper (Pygrus armoricanus) Riou de Meaulx, Provence, southern France, May.

Robert Thompson / Oberthur's grizzled skipper (Pygrus armoricanus) Riou de Meaulx, Provence, southern France, May.

Lorraine Bennery / Oberthur's grizzled skipper butterfly (Pyrgus armoricanus) on flower, Grands Causses Regional Natural Park, France, May.