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A macro portrait of a skipper butterfly perched delicately among clusters of purple flowers. Its warm golden-brown wings glow in the light, while the fine hairs around its body and enormous dark eye reveal intricate detail. The tightly curled proboscis forms a beautiful spiral against the soft, colourful bokeh, creating an almost whimsical focal point.