Lincs garden May 24

[dragnil]

I found these two in the garden yesterday and I think I found the right pages in the Collins guide for identifying them, but I'd be grateful for confirmation or correction please.
Thanks,
David

[millerd]

Spot on for the GVW, David, but looking at the broad black forewing border showing through on the second shot, I'd say this one is a Large White.

Cheers,

Dave

[dragnil]

Thanks, Dave,

I'm no expert but the white didn't seem to be as large as what I always call the Cabbage White (is that the same as a Large White).

ATB

David

[aeshna5]

I would concur with Large White for the second. The black is too extensive for a Small White.

Cabbage white is a generic term used by gardeners/farmers for whites that lay their eggs on brassicas, so incorporates both Small & Large Whites.

[dragnil]

Thanks, aeshna for the clarification, I'll rename as large. Do I see you on Birdforum?

[Medard]

Visitors to my garden
https://jamesgibbs6929.zenfolio.com/

A poor year for springtime butterflies in my Somerset garden, however the arrival of my first sighting of a Painted lady yesterday 12-05-2024 ( ("belle dame" in French),) hopeful this will set a trend and more visitors will arrive to add some cheer after such a dismal winter.

Painted lady

Painted lady

Painted lady

[aeshna5]

Thanks, aeshna for the clarification, I'll rename as large. Do I see you on Birdforum?

Yes you do!

[David M]

Nice to see that Painted Lady, Jim. Hopefully I won't have to wait till late July to see my first this year!!

[NickC]

I was very pleased to see my first painted lady of the year on Sunday, here in north-east London.