Albino Clouded Yellow?

[False Apollo]

I have just been sent a couple of photographs from Andy Martin of a stunning Clouded Yellow Colias croceus aberration at Warren Edge, Southbourne, Bournemouth. This Clouded Yellow was recorded on the 15th September 2022 in the car park area. I believe the original photos were sent to the Dorset website gallery but I cannot trace the finder/photographer. Initially it was thought to be ab.schirberi but I think after discussion it was concluded that it was a one off, something incredibly rare, possibly an albino. I cannot find anything else like this on the internet and checking the UK Butterflies Aberrations page ab.schirberi is the nearest fit, but is altogether different. I cannot find anything like it in books I have looked at. I was told by Andy the observers thought it reminded them of a Yellow/Orange Camberwell Beauty in flight and the photos are somewhat reminiscent of a Cleopatra. Just to reiterate these are not my photos and I do not know who the photographer is. I have to admit I was pretty gutted to miss this on my home patch but am pleased to receive this incredible record.

Mike Gibbons

[bugboy]

What an incredible looking insect! According to the gumph ab.schirberi is the name given to an albino, so essentially one in the same thing so I think that ab. fits this butterfly.