Whilst out on the dune site at Crymlyn Burrows in Swansea today, amongst the many Orange Tips was this odd-looking specimen which had both a translucent look to the apical area of the forewings as well as washed out coloration.
At first I thought it had perhaps come into contact with some liquid, but the translucent area doesn't cover the entire 'orange' area, and what colour there is is abnormally pale.
I should point out that this male was constantly harassed by other males, who one supposes mistook him for a female.
Any comments welcome:
